Cost of living

Cost of living in Oklahoma: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Oklahoma is about $970/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 298 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Family Physician$14,859/mo7%
Nurse Anesthetist$14,054/mo7%
Dentist$10,704/mo9%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$9,382/mo10%
Pharmacist$8,518/mo11%
IT Manager$8,440/mo11%
Chief Executive$8,335/mo12%
Physician Assistant$8,195/mo12%
Financial Manager$8,153/mo12%
Computer Hardware Engineer$8,150/mo12%
Nurse Practitioner$8,065/mo12%
Sales Manager$7,930/mo12%
Marketing Manager$7,912/mo12%
Computer Programmer$7,019/mo14%
Human Resources Manager$6,988/mo14%
Natural Sciences Manager$6,952/mo14%
Purchasing Manager$6,937/mo14%
Industrial Production Manager$6,921/mo14%
Lawyer$6,850/mo14%
Medical Scientist$6,814/mo14%
Software Developer$6,762/mo14%
Network Architect$6,760/mo14%
Financial Advisor$6,694/mo14%
Administrative Services Manager$6,686/mo15%
Public Relations Manager$6,638/mo15%
Electrical Engineer$6,555/mo15%
Information Security Analyst$6,492/mo15%
Systems Analyst$6,473/mo15%
Occupational Therapist$6,469/mo15%
Construction Manager$6,446/mo15%
Healthcare Manager$6,431/mo15%
Physical Therapist$6,376/mo15%
Optometrist$6,349/mo15%
Dental Hygienist$6,323/mo15%
Veterinarian$6,260/mo15%
Civil Engineer$6,248/mo16%
Industrial Engineer$6,181/mo16%
Mechanical Engineer$6,166/mo16%
Labor Relations Specialist$6,117/mo16%
Facilities Manager$6,079/mo16%
Actuary$5,593/mo17%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$5,480/mo18%
Chiropractor$5,459/mo18%
Network Administrator$5,450/mo18%
Data Scientist$5,448/mo18%
Management Consultant$5,384/mo18%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$5,374/mo18%
Project Management Specialist$5,347/mo18%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$5,340/mo18%
Logistician$5,334/mo18%
Police and Detective$5,274/mo18%
Operations Manager$5,269/mo18%
Speech Pathologist$5,252/mo18%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$5,205/mo19%
Architect$5,193/mo19%
Financial Analyst$5,171/mo19%
Registered Nurse$5,119/mo19%
Sonographer$5,107/mo19%
Web Developer$5,048/mo19%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$5,027/mo19%
Database Administrator$4,987/mo19%
Psychologist$4,952/mo20%
Accountant$4,908/mo20%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$4,879/mo20%
Financial Examiner$4,772/mo20%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$4,731/mo21%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$4,676/mo21%
Construction Supervisor$4,670/mo21%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,617/mo21%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$4,592/mo21%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$4,584/mo21%
Loan Officer$4,492/mo22%
Respiratory Therapist$4,423/mo22%
Computer Network Support Specialist$4,392/mo22%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$4,382/mo22%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$4,326/mo22%
Dietitian$4,289/mo23%
Production and Operating Worker$4,262/mo23%
Claims Adjuster$4,207/mo23%
Radiologic Technologist$4,207/mo23%
Chemist$4,173/mo23%
Insurance Underwriter$4,168/mo23%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,161/mo23%
Credit Analyst$4,128/mo23%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$4,092/mo24%
Social and Community Service Manager$4,080/mo24%
Instructional Coordinator$4,066/mo24%
Operations Research Analyst$4,055/mo24%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$4,049/mo24%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,001/mo24%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,001/mo24%
Sheet Metal Worker$3,987/mo24%
Fundraiser$3,977/mo24%
Cost Estimator$3,968/mo24%
Training and Development Specialist$3,925/mo25%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$3,917/mo25%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,878/mo25%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$3,829/mo25%
Food Service Manager$3,818/mo25%
Advertising Sales Agent$3,790/mo26%
Market Research Analyst$3,758/mo26%
Electrician$3,754/mo26%
Postal Service Clerk$3,739/mo26%
HR Specialist$3,719/mo26%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$3,717/mo26%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$3,713/mo26%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$3,708/mo26%
Sales Representative$3,704/mo26%
Compliance Officer$3,692/mo26%
Public Relations Specialist$3,669/mo26%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,661/mo26%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$3,632/mo27%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$3,611/mo27%
Construction and Building Inspector$3,571/mo27%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$3,570/mo27%
Plumber$3,553/mo27%
Librarian$3,531/mo27%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$3,513/mo28%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$3,504/mo28%
Police Officer$3,500/mo28%
Firefighter$3,494/mo28%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,474/mo28%
Property Manager$3,468/mo28%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$3,452/mo28%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$3,429/mo28%
Writer$3,346/mo29%
Surgical Technologist$3,341/mo29%
Clergy$3,333/mo29%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$3,320/mo29%
Producers and Director$3,316/mo29%
High School Teacher$3,289/mo29%
Licensed Practical Nurse$3,283/mo30%
Interior Designer$3,280/mo30%
IT Support Specialist$3,270/mo30%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$3,245/mo30%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$3,245/mo30%
Machinist$3,244/mo30%
Healthcare Social Worker$3,242/mo30%
Diesel Mechanic$3,238/mo30%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$3,236/mo30%
Special Ed Teacher$3,222/mo30%
School Counselor$3,219/mo30%
Medical Records Specialist$3,218/mo30%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,206/mo30%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,197/mo30%
Graphic Designer$3,195/mo30%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$3,190/mo30%
Cargo and Freight Agent$3,188/mo30%
Truck Driver$3,173/mo31%
HVAC Technician$3,171/mo31%
Elementary School Teacher$3,143/mo31%
Audio and Video Technician$3,073/mo32%
Welder$3,067/mo32%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,063/mo32%
Insurance Agent$3,055/mo32%
Editor$3,038/mo32%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,032/mo32%
Paramedic$3,030/mo32%
Journalist$3,029/mo32%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$3,015/mo32%
Fitness Trainer$3,007/mo32%
Equipment Operator$3,005/mo32%
Carpenter$3,002/mo32%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,960/mo33%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$2,958/mo33%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$2,939/mo33%
Personal Service Worker$2,931/mo33%
Medical Equipment Repairer$2,930/mo33%
Security Worker$2,922/mo33%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$2,895/mo34%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$2,883/mo34%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$2,882/mo34%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$2,855/mo34%
Correctional Officer$2,840/mo34%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$2,839/mo34%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$2,826/mo34%
Biological Technician$2,779/mo35%
Painter$2,772/mo35%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,749/mo35%
Auto Mechanic$2,735/mo35%
Social Worker$2,731/mo36%
Bookkeeper$2,724/mo36%
Order Clerk$2,724/mo36%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,711/mo36%
Massage Therapist$2,704/mo36%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$2,695/mo36%
Roofer$2,665/mo36%
Medical Equipment Preparer$2,658/mo36%
Billing and Posting Clerk$2,601/mo37%
Retail Supervisor$2,588/mo37%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$2,566/mo38%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,558/mo38%
Dental Assistant$2,531/mo38%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$2,523/mo38%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$2,486/mo39%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,484/mo39%
Bill and Account Collector$2,478/mo39%
Maintenance Worker$2,463/mo39%
Construction Laborer$2,460/mo39%
Highway Maintenance Worker$2,460/mo39%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,458/mo39%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,454/mo40%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$2,453/mo40%
Admin Assistant$2,438/mo40%
File Clerk$2,423/mo40%
Photographer$2,423/mo40%
Medical Assistant$2,421/mo40%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$2,407/mo40%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$2,398/mo40%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,385/mo41%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$2,376/mo41%
Couriers and Messenger$2,372/mo41%
Tax Preparer$2,365/mo41%
Customer Service Rep$2,361/mo41%
Delivery Driver$2,361/mo41%
Pharmacy Technician$2,361/mo41%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,357/mo41%
Data Entry Keyer$2,337/mo42%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$2,332/mo42%
Phlebotomist$2,332/mo42%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,323/mo42%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,321/mo42%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$2,278/mo43%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,276/mo43%
Office Clerk$2,265/mo43%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,263/mo43%
Sports Coach$2,262/mo43%
Food Service Supervisor$2,261/mo43%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,252/mo43%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,249/mo43%
Warehouse Worker$2,248/mo43%
Pest Control Worker$2,244/mo43%
Hairdresser$2,239/mo43%
Landscaper$2,221/mo44%
Bus Drivers, School$2,198/mo44%
Printing Press Operator$2,176/mo45%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,170/mo45%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,168/mo45%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,168/mo45%
Nursing Assistant$2,166/mo45%
Chef$2,151/mo45%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,132/mo45%
Preschool Teacher$2,110/mo46%
Psychiatric Technician$2,103/mo46%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,078/mo47%
Food Batchmaker$2,068/mo47%
Receptionist$2,035/mo48%
EMT$2,027/mo48%
Teller$2,010/mo48%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$1,996/mo49%
Tutor$1,991/mo49%
Sewing Machine Operator$1,983/mo49%
Parts Salesperson$1,981/mo49%
Residential Advisor$1,974/mo49%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$1,955/mo50%
Restaurant Cook$1,944/mo50%
Security Guard$1,936/mo50%
Telemarketer$1,932/mo50%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$1,927/mo50%
Cooks, Short Order$1,927/mo50%
Recreation Worker$1,911/mo51%
Janitor$1,905/mo51%
Baker$1,897/mo51%
Retail Salesperson$1,897/mo51%
Library Assistants, Clerical$1,888/mo51%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$1,879/mo52%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$1,864/mo52%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$1,846/mo53%
Library Technician$1,838/mo53%
Food Preparation Worker$1,827/mo53%
Animal Caretaker$1,822/mo53%
Parking Attendant$1,820/mo53%
Driver/Sales Worker$1,792/mo54%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$1,775/mo55%
Rehabilitation Counselor$1,765/mo55%
Cashier$1,750/mo55%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$1,742/mo56%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$1,741/mo56%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$1,720/mo56%
School Bus Monitor$1,694/mo57%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$1,686/mo58%
Childcare Worker$1,683/mo58%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$1,676/mo58%
Home Health Aide$1,667/mo58%
Teaching Assistant$1,639/mo59%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,578/mo61%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,576/mo62%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$1,572/mo62%
Dishwasher$1,563/mo62%
Skincare Specialist$1,563/mo62%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$1,537/mo63%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,497/mo65%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,494/mo65%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,478/mo66%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$1,418/mo68%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,342/mo72%
Bartender$1,338/mo72%
Server$1,244/mo78%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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