Chief Executives Salary in Oklahoma

Chief executives in Oklahoma earn the most in Oklahoma City (average $218,700 a year) and the least in Lawton ($190,390), across the 3 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chief executives average at $200,930 and the median at $163,790 for 2,390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,630.

Chief Executives average salary by city in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City$218,700
Tulsa$202,000
Lawton$190,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oklahoma City	$218,700	$179,990	$119,730	$153,338	90
Tulsa	$202,000	$162,260	$94,140	$141,856	89
Lawton	$190,390	$137,500	$74,670	$133,741	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chief Executives salary in other states

Chief Executives salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-1011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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