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Oklahoma — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Oklahoma pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Oklahoma pays −2.1% above the national average for Production Occupations (state median: $45,850 vs national approx. $46,816). Across 22 sectors, Oklahoma's highest-premium sector is Production Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Oklahoma's top sector premium: Production Occupations at GUPPI −2.1% (national avg: $46,816).

How this is calculated
Production Occupations −2.1%

Oklahoma — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Production Occupations$45,850$46,816−2.1%
2Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$36,220$37,695−3.9%
3Healthcare Support Occupations$35,400$37,607−5.9%
4Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$55,000$59,120−7.0%
5Architecture and Engineering Occupations$92,460$100,184−7.7%
6Protective Service Occupations$46,430$51,939−10.6%
7Business and Financial Operations Occupations$75,360$85,690−12.1%
8Office and Administrative Support Occupations$41,980$47,910−12.4%
9Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$73,920$85,407−13.4%
10Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$78,560$90,805−13.5%
11Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$37,750$43,676−13.6%
12Sales and Related Occupations$33,300$39,171−15.0%
13Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$32,400$38,525−15.9%
14Personal Care and Service Occupations$29,420$35,534−17.2%
15Community and Social Service Occupations$46,810$57,575−18.7%
16Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$27,110$33,497−19.1%
17Construction and Extraction Occupations$48,620$60,202−19.2%
18Management Occupations$99,990$126,800−21.1%
19Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$50,720$64,550−21.4%
20Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$47,870$61,160−21.7%
21Legal Occupations$78,620$106,531−26.2%
22Computer and Mathematical Occupations$82,090$113,425−27.6%

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Sector GUPPI for Oklahoma: −2.1%State median: $45,850 · National avg: $46,816

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Oklahoma?
Production Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Oklahoma: −2.1% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $45,850/yr vs national $46,816/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Oklahoma?
Computer and Mathematical Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Oklahoma: −27.6% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $82,090/yr vs national $113,425/yr).
How does Oklahoma compare to other states for sector pay?
Oklahoma (OK) has 0 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 22 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All sectors

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