Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 253 detailed occupations covering about 54,590 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 17.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $206,280 | +25.3% | 60 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $167,160 | +23.2% | 100 |
| Dentists, General | $161,600 | -2.8% | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $151,370 | -8.5% | 60 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,880 | +4.5% | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $129,160 | +15.3% | 190 |
| Chief Executives | $128,970 | +48.4% | 120 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,300 | -24.9% | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,190 | -1.6% | 110 |
| Sales Managers | $116,720 | -13.6% | 50 |
| Information Security Analysts | $114,410 | -4.9% | 30 |
| Human Resources Managers | $112,930 | -17.2% | 40 |
| Software Developers | $111,760 | -32.9% | 120 |
| Pharmacists | $110,230 | -19% | 170 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,990 | -6% | 40 |
| Chemists | $106,760 | +26.1% | 30 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $105,920 | +64.6% | 180 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $104,380 | -2% | 100 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $100,410 | -30.3% | 80 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $100,260 | +0.7% | 40 |
| Electrical Engineers | $99,190 | -7.3% | 30 |
| Commercial Pilots | $96,860 | -14.3% | 30 |
| Lawyers | $96,540 | -33.8% | 80 |
| Civil Engineers | $95,560 | -42.7% | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $94,990 | +116.2% | 50 |