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Oklahoma City engineer salary

Estimate

Updated January 2025

What engineers earn in the Oklahoma City metro, with a full breakdown by role.

Typical pay

$110,710

Oklahoma City

Top earners

$170,184

Higher end

vs national

-5% vs national

U.S. $116,537

State

OK

Oklahoma

Engineers in the Oklahoma City metro earn an estimated $110,710, -5% vs national, with top earners near $170,184. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.

Engineering pay by role in Oklahoma City

Estimated pay for each discipline in Oklahoma City. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.

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What affects engineering pay in Oklahoma City

  • ▹Local market. Oklahoma City pay runs -5% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Oklahoma statewide estimate.
  • ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
  • ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
  • ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Oklahoma City, raising or lowering local pay.

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Engineer salaries in Oklahoma City — FAQ

How much do engineers make in Oklahoma City?
Engineers in the Oklahoma City metro earn an estimated median of $110,710 per year — 5% below the national average — with top earners near $170,184. These are labeled estimates: geographic pay is modeled from BLS OEWS national baselines adjusted by a local cost-of-labor index, not a direct BLS metro/state wage.
What is the highest-paying engineering role in Oklahoma City?
Engineering Managers have the highest estimated pay in Oklahoma City, around $157,102 (median). Local industry concentration shifts which disciplines command the biggest premium.
How does engineering pay in Oklahoma City compare to the national average?
The estimated Oklahoma City engineering median of $110,710 is 5% below the national average of $116,537, and usually runs above the Oklahoma statewide estimate.
Source details

Blended engineering estimate for Oklahoma City: BLS OEWS national engineering median adjusted by a 0.95× cost-of-labor index.

Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →

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