Economists pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $189,990 or more. The middle half of economists in Oklahoma City earn between $85,600 and $145,270.
- $72K10th
- $86K25th
- $109KMedian
- $145K75th
- $190K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $116,820 | $9,735 | $56.16 |
| Median | $108,620 | $9,052 | $52.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,600 | $7,133 | $41.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $145,270 | $12,106 | $69.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Economists pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Economists in Oklahoma City earn 5% more than the Oklahoma average ($111,010) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($142,130). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $124,720.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $116,820 | $108,620 | $71,650 | $189,990 | 30 |
| Oklahoma | $111,010 | $89,980 | $67,490 | $171,650 | 80 |
| United States | $142,130 | $124,720 | $67,360 | $238,060 | 17,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Economists salary after taxes in Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $116,820, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $86,301 a year, or $7,192 a month and $3,319 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for economists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $116,820 buys what about $129,214 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Economists salary in nearby metro areas
- Dallas, TX$123,570
- Little Rock, AR$90,290
- Kansas City, MO$141,470
- Austin, TX$132,100
- Lincoln, NE$73,020
- San Antonio, TX$115,440
Highest-paying cities for economists
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($184,860).
- New York, NY$184,860
- Washington, DC$166,140
- Durham, NC$159,310
- St. Louis, MO$156,690
- Los Angeles, CA$155,860
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Economists salary in Oklahoma City: questions
How much do economists make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$56.16 an hour on average, and $52.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level economists salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the economists take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $86,301 a year ($7,192 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $116,820.
Do economists earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($142,130).
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 19-3011; area Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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