Oklahoma City, OK

Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data

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Avg Salary

$59,719

across all roles

Cost Index

Very Affordable

Avg Rent

$1,080/mo

1-bed apartment

Affordability

6/10

Moderate Affordability

How affordable is Oklahoma City?

6/10

Moderate Affordability

Purchasing power score: 1.78× (take-home ÷ living costs)

With a cost of living index of 76 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,588/mo, Oklahoma City is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.

Cost of Living Benchmarks

Cost Index

US avg = 100

Est. Monthly Rent

$1,080

1-bed, city avg

Avg Disposable

$1,588

after taxes + living costs

Median Salary

$50,920

across all tracked roles

Purchasing Power

1.78×

take-home ÷ costs

Jobs Tracked

567

job titles with data

Highest-Paying Jobs in Oklahoma City

By gross annual salary

1.Pediatricians
$227,760
2.Ophthalmologists
$208,000
3.Dentists
$179,450
4.Emergency Medicine Physicians
$178,900
5.Petroleum Engineers
$173,400
6.Commercial Pilots
$160,200
7.Chief Executives
$155,000
8.Architectural And Engineering Managers
$154,420
9.Psychologists
$147,910
10.Airline Pilots
$145,450

Best Jobs for Disposable Income

After taxes and living costs

1.Pediatricians
$11,810/mo
2.Ophthalmologists
$10,608/mo
3.Dentists
$8,872/mo
4.Emergency Medicine Physicians
$8,838/mo
5.Petroleum Engineers
$8,504/mo
6.Commercial Pilots
$7,701/mo
7.Chief Executives
$7,384/mo
8.Architectural And Engineering Managers
$7,349/mo
9.Psychologists
$6,953/mo
10.Airline Pilots
$6,803/mo

Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Oklahoma City

These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.

Helpersproduction Workers

$5/mo left

$33,690/yr gross

Shuttle Drivers And Chauffeurs

$10/mo left

$33,780/yr gross

Psychiatric Aides

$15/mo left

$33,860/yr gross

Farmworkers And Laborers

$27/mo left

$34,060/yr gross

Gambling And Sports Book Writers And Runners

$42/mo left

$34,310/yr gross

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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.