Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 391 detailed occupations covering about 157,640 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 18.2% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $237,170 | +6.2% | 50 |
| Physicians, All Other | $221,440 | -6.2% | 90 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $213,410 | +29.6% | 250 |
| Dentists, General | $162,150 | -2.5% | 110 |
| Physician Assistants | $140,190 | +7.8% | 120 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $130,220 | -4% | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $130,000 | -21.4% | 110 |
| Human Resources Managers | $129,100 | -5.3% | 130 |
| Pharmacists | $128,350 | -5.6% | 410 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $126,610 | +0.3% | 300 |
| Optometrists | $124,530 | -5.6% | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $111,740 | -17.3% | 170 |
| Engineers, All Other | $110,930 | -0.9% | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $105,160 | -10.1% | 220 |
| Financial Managers | $104,840 | -6.4% | 450 |
| Marketing Managers | $103,540 | -42.3% | 70 |
| Chief Executives | $102,670 | +18.2% | 290 |
| Facilities Managers | $101,070 | -1.2% | 110 |
| Environmental Engineers | $99,690 | -0.4% | 40 |
| Software Developers | $98,850 | -40.7% | 180 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $98,720 | -41.8% | 220 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,410 | -1.3% | 180 |
| Occupational Therapists | $98,270 | +2% | 60 |
| Construction Managers | $97,250 | -7.3% | 100 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $97,190 | -6.3% | 70 |