Salaries in Southeast Oklahoma

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area • 425 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Southeast Oklahoma

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Family Medicine Physicians $221,500 150
Physicians, All Other $198,080 80
Physician Assistants $145,620 120
Architectural and Engineering Managers $136,820 90
Petroleum Engineers $132,680 60
Pharmacists $131,510 360

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Family Medicine Physicians $221,500 150
      Physicians, All Other $198,080 80
      Physician Assistants $145,620 120
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $136,820 90
      Petroleum Engineers $132,680 60
      Pharmacists $131,510 360
      Dentists, General $127,390 90
      Nurse Practitioners $124,830 310
      Engineers, All Other $113,730 40
      Chief Executives $110,160 210
      Occupational Therapists $108,270 90
      Environmental Engineers $108,140 30
      Sales Managers $107,390 140
      Software Developers $105,660 160
      Electrical Engineers $105,430 120
      Purchasing Managers $104,740 30
      Industrial Production Managers $104,530 230
      Computer Network Architects $103,550 80
      Financial Managers $103,490 410
      Marketing Managers $103,110 70
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $102,550 160
      Financial and Investment Analysts $101,100 80
      Human Resources Managers $99,010 120
      Physical Therapists $98,900 180
      Managers, All Other $98,560 50
      Veterinarians $96,960 100
      Lawyers $94,450 220
      Construction Managers $94,220 90
      Industrial Engineers $94,000 160
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $92,750 180
      Civil Engineers $91,780 100
      Dental Hygienists $91,530 200
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $91,490 30
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $89,880 60
      Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $89,850 340
      Information Security Analysts $88,230 60
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $87,060 100
      Computer Occupations, All Other $85,490 110
      Computer Systems Analysts $85,230 90
      Medical and Health Services Managers $84,360 540
      Administrative Services Managers $84,150 160
      Facilities Managers $83,550 90
      Power Plant Operators $83,200 100
      Computer Programmers $82,990 40
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $82,900 80
      Mechanical Engineers $82,790 100
      Logisticians $81,920 170
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $81,380 60
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $80,840 610
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $80,000 130
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,830 130
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,140 70
      Project Management Specialists $79,010 470
      Gas Plant Operators $78,610 140
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,330 130
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $77,820 140
      Chemists $77,070 60
      Registered Nurses $76,960 2,650
      Optometrists $75,860 110
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,960 350
      Management Analysts $74,960 360
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $74,580 200
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,010 340
      Speech-Language Pathologists $74,000 160
      Data Scientists $73,900 90
      General and Operations Managers $73,870 4,250
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,450 220
      Respiratory Therapists $73,240 120
      Gambling Managers $73,070 60
      Biological Scientists, All Other $72,550 40
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $71,950 40
      Urban and Regional Planners $71,700 30
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $71,690 180
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $69,290 90
      Wellhead Pumpers $68,530 —
      Chiropractors $68,500 50
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $67,400 90
      Conservation Scientists $67,310 60
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $67,160 60
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,900 40
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $65,860 190
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $64,920 80
      Marriage and Family Therapists $64,920 80
      Chemical Technicians $64,490 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $64,260 60
      Massage Therapists $64,250 40
      Accountants and Auditors $64,010 1,210
      Millwrights $63,970 40
      Physical Therapist Assistants $63,770 180
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $63,480 70
      School Psychologists $63,370 30
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,360 290
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,290 1,310
      Fundraisers $63,270 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $62,990 1,080
      Social and Community Service Managers $62,970 190
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $62,940 150
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,590 600
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $62,410 380
      Loan Officers $62,320 610
      Technical Writers $62,310 40
      Computer Network Support Specialists $61,980 100
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,840 810
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,800 40
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $61,710 60
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $61,480 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,440 1,170
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $61,340 70
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $61,270 80
      Food Service Managers $61,140 200
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $61,110 450
      Transit and Railroad Police $60,990 50
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $60,640 100
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $60,560 340
      First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $60,390 430
      Chefs and Head Cooks $60,320 140
      Budget Analysts $60,250 30
      Cost Estimators $59,960 120
      Legislators $59,890 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,840 790
      Electricians $59,830 800
      Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $59,660 240
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $59,350 120
      Credit Analysts $59,180 40
      Postal Service Clerks $58,950 220
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $58,520 80
      Instructional Coordinators $57,940 130
      Public Relations Specialists $57,670 190
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,630 410
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $57,380 120
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $57,200 60
      Construction and Building Inspectors $56,700 140
      Training and Development Specialists $56,570 430
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $56,370 40
      Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $56,180 330
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $56,180 60
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $56,130 530
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,100 170
      Clergy $55,960 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $55,730 130
      Emergency Management Directors $55,120 50
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $55,010 250
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $54,720 230
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $54,330 120
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310 40
      Crane and Tower Operators $54,170 80
      Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $54,110 30
      Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $53,780 100
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $53,420 350
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $53,220 390
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,810 1,850
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $52,800 160
      Compliance Officers $52,650 360
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,550 120
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,540 430
      Skincare Specialists $52,120 40
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $52,000 50
      Human Resources Specialists $51,810 890
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,750 640
      Continuous Mining Machine Operators $51,720 60
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $51,610 180
      Graphic Designers $51,520 130
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $51,420 610
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $51,410 830
      Healthcare Social Workers $51,390 410
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $51,140 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,090 2,060
      Surveyors $50,790 50
      Health Education Specialists $50,730 140
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $50,580 80
      Surgical Technologists $50,540 130
      Audio and Video Technicians $50,480 40
      Real Estate Sales Agents $50,410 220
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $50,380 170
      Mechanical Drafters $50,260 50
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $50,250 40
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,230 3,780
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $49,990 150
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $49,980 450
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $49,850 80
      Personal Financial Advisors $49,830 50
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,630 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $49,260 310
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $49,180 440
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,090 40
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $48,950 30
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,880 500
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $48,730 80
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,520 200
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,300 440
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $48,250 40
      Lodging Managers $48,180 60
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $48,120 80
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $48,010 170
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $47,970 310
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $47,690 90
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $47,630 50
      Motorcycle Mechanics $47,540 40
      Computer User Support Specialists $47,520 790
      Interpreters and Translators $47,420 40
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $47,370 110
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,220 2,060
      Machinists $47,160 320
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $47,150 350
      Carpenters $47,150 250
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $46,970 1,160
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $46,940 190
      Mechanical Door Repairers $46,800 60
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $46,760 300
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $46,660 80
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $46,450 210
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,410 520
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,400 1,390
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $46,390 60
      Procurement Clerks $46,230 90
      Sheet Metal Workers $46,140 50
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,110 3,120
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $46,100 40
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,930 1,420
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $45,650 40
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $45,620 40
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,520 1,410
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $45,450 80
      Paramedics $45,340 250
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340 360
      Riggers $45,290 40
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $45,270 60
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $45,160 150
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,130 970
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $45,100 160
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $45,060 30
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,010 760
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $44,990 330
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,680 790
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,590 1,740
      Anthropologists and Archeologists $44,530 60
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $44,470 140
      Medical Equipment Repairers $44,440 50
      New Accounts Clerks $44,350 170
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $44,340 70
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $44,290 80
      Firefighters $44,240 430
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $44,210 130
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,090 140
      Dental Assistants $44,050 460
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $44,050 200
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $44,030 40
      Helpers--Electricians $43,880 190
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,790 450
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $43,630 190
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $43,620 70
      Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $43,610 —
      Community Health Workers $43,400 150
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $43,300 120
      Writers and Authors $43,040 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $42,790 160
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $42,720 60
      Logging Equipment Operators $42,690 110
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,640 60
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $42,630 140
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $42,570 70
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $42,430 120
      Insurance Sales Agents $42,370 330
      Tool and Die Makers $42,320 40
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $42,220 —
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $41,660 130
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $41,600 50
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $41,440 670
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $41,380 130
      Medical Records Specialists $41,370 220
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $41,170 270
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $41,010 70
      Bill and Account Collectors $40,780 140
      Rehabilitation Counselors $40,680 170
      Order Clerks $40,530 70
      Coaches and Scouts $40,470 250
      Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $40,450 450
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,180 720
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $39,830 110
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,540 1,910
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $39,450 460
      Food Batchmakers $39,410 90
      Couriers and Messengers $39,120 50
      Rock Splitters, Quarry $39,090 110
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $39,020 40
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,970 70
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $38,930 150
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,870 520
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,860 940
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,690 290
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,630 2,810
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $38,600 40
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $38,480 50
      Security Guards $38,440 1,550
      Meter Readers, Utilities $38,440 60
      Construction Laborers $38,410 1,070
      Light Truck Drivers $38,340 720
      Billing and Posting Clerks $38,210 430
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,040 130
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $38,000 40
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,780 650
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $37,670 140
      Residential Advisors $37,630 190
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,590 230
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,480 290
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $37,460 100
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,440 590
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,440 1,310
      Private Detectives and Investigators $37,210 40
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $37,100 580
      Credit Counselors $37,060 —
      Roofers $37,040 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $36,950 1,980
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $36,950 110
      Pest Control Workers $36,940 130
      Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $36,920 40
      Tour and Travel Guides $36,790 30
      Customer Service Representatives $36,740 2,750
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,700 240
      Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $36,490 60
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,460 110
      Medical Assistants $36,220 710
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,180 2,630
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,170 700
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,110 100
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,030 690
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,000 3,860
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $35,920 290
      Psychiatric Technicians $35,820 100
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $35,810 120
      Medical Equipment Preparers $35,770 50
      Counter and Rental Clerks $35,490 350
      Phlebotomists $35,440 170
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,300 250
      Helpers--Production Workers $35,130 360
      Advertising Sales Agents $35,070 50
      Data Entry Keyers $35,060 120
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $35,010 110
      Social and Human Service Assistants $34,990 350
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $34,840 40
      Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $34,740 50
      Stockers and Order Fillers $34,690 3,940
      Tellers $34,670 910
      Emergency Medical Technicians $34,500 410
      File Clerks $34,480 120
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $34,480 90
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,340 960
      Highway Maintenance Workers $34,340 730
      Opticians, Dispensing $34,320 70
      Nursing Assistants $34,060 2,380
      Tax Preparers $33,980 200
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $33,940 240
      Production Workers, All Other $33,740 80
      Tire Repairers and Changers $33,720 180
      Printing Press Operators $33,690 70
      Office Clerks, General $33,620 3,430
      Recreation Workers $33,500 250
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,430 1,130
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $33,280 40
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,280 220
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $33,260 220
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $32,980 100
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $32,790 120
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $32,620 250
      Sewing Machine Operators $32,250 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $31,950 2,290
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $31,720 130
      Animal Control Workers $31,310 80
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $31,200 140
      Bus Drivers, School $31,200 420
      Telemarketers $31,200 40
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,170 120
      Tutors $31,160 130
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $31,120 70
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $31,110 430
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $31,080 140
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,180 3,670
      Editors $30,160 50
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,960 80
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,960 2,080
      Physical Therapist Aides $29,790 30
      Library Assistants, Clerical $29,790 160
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,720 630
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $29,350 210
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $29,140 230
      Bakers $29,010 130
      Retail Salespersons $28,940 3,750
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,780 1,820
      Funeral Attendants $28,760 100
      Cooks, Restaurant $28,750 2,030
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $28,740 350
      Parts Salespersons $28,640 450
      Childcare Workers $28,090 1,630
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $28,080 30
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,050 170
      Library Technicians $27,930 70
      Pharmacy Aides $27,920 160
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,410 370
      Medical Transcriptionists $27,040 50
      Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $27,020 40
      Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $27,010 330
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $26,970 530
      Animal Caretakers $26,800 220
      Cashiers $26,520 6,160
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,260 240
      Food Preparation Workers $25,930 780
      Cooks, Fast Food $25,820 1,060
      Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $25,490 50
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,960 3,420
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $24,960 230
      Cooks, Short Order $24,490 100
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $24,440 610
      Gambling Cage Workers $24,150 620
      Dishwashers $23,470 420
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $23,100 240
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,730 5,800
      Gambling Dealers $22,680 940
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,390 550
      Floral Designers $21,660 40
      Driver/Sales Workers $21,560 540
      Bartenders $21,300 440
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,070 2,020
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $20,900 570
      Parking Attendants $17,510 —
      Waiters and Waitresses $17,300 2,810