Most common jobs in Oklahoma City
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Oklahoma City
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Oklahoma City using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Oklahoma City are the most common.
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#50. Cooks, institution and cafeteria
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 2,810
- Employment per 1,000: 4.471 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,400
National
- Employment: 402,480 (#82 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,810
- Employment per 1,000: 4.471 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,400
National
- Employment: 402,480 (#82 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#49. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 2,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.495 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,270
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.495 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,270
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#48. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 2,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.681 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,540
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.681 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,540
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#47. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 4.772 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,950
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 4.772 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,950
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#46. Preschool teachers, except special education
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,000
- Employment per 1,000: 4.789 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,460
National
- Employment: 431,350 (#72 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $34,650
- Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
- Employment: 3,000
- Employment per 1,000: 4.789 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,460
National
- Employment: 431,350 (#72 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $34,650
- Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
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#45. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,020
- Employment per 1,000: 4.819 (131% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,250
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,020
- Employment per 1,000: 4.819 (131% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,250
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#44. Medical and health services managers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,070
- Employment per 1,000: 4.896 (82% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,840
National
- Employment: 394,910 (#83 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $115,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,070
- Employment per 1,000: 4.896 (82% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,840
National
- Employment: 394,910 (#83 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $115,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#43. Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,110
- Employment per 1,000: 4.96 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,460
National
- Employment: 410,750 (#77 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,190
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,110
- Employment per 1,000: 4.96 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,460
National
- Employment: 410,750 (#77 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,190
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#42. Receptionists and information clerks
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.997 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,100
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.997 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,100
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#41. Construction laborers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,180
- Employment per 1,000: 5.066 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,220
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,180
- Employment per 1,000: 5.066 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,220
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#40. Human resources specialists
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,240
- Employment per 1,000: 5.165 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,960
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,240
- Employment per 1,000: 5.165 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,960
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#39. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,380
- Employment per 1,000: 5.379 (41% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,290
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 3,380
- Employment per 1,000: 5.379 (41% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,290
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#38. Food preparation workers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,500
- Employment per 1,000: 5.571 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,350
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,500
- Employment per 1,000: 5.571 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,350
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#37. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.621 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,230
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.621 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,230
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#36. Light truck drivers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,620
- Employment per 1,000: 5.761 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,470
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,620
- Employment per 1,000: 5.761 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,470
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#35. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,650
- Employment per 1,000: 5.817 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,990
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,650
- Employment per 1,000: 5.817 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,990
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#34. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,720
- Employment per 1,000: 5.922 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,470
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,720
- Employment per 1,000: 5.922 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,470
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33. Security guards
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,880
- Employment per 1,000: 6.182 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,560
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,880
- Employment per 1,000: 6.182 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,560
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 3,970
- Employment per 1,000: 6.33 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,120
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,970
- Employment per 1,000: 6.33 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,120
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#31. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 4,120
- Employment per 1,000: 6.572 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,420
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,120
- Employment per 1,000: 6.572 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,420
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#30. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 4,200
- Employment per 1,000: 6.686 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,500
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,200
- Employment per 1,000: 6.686 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,500
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#29. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 4,220
- Employment per 1,000: 6.723 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,850
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,220
- Employment per 1,000: 6.723 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,850
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#28. Medical assistants
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 4,330
- Employment per 1,000: 6.898 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,230
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,330
- Employment per 1,000: 6.898 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,230
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#27. Lawyers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 4,380
- Employment per 1,000: 6.974 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $117,970
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Employment: 4,380
- Employment per 1,000: 6.974 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $117,970
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
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#26. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 4,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.103 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,410
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.103 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,410
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#25. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 4,470
- Employment per 1,000: 7.12 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,580
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,470
- Employment per 1,000: 7.12 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,580
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#24. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 4,980
- Employment per 1,000: 7.928 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,540
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,980
- Employment per 1,000: 7.928 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,540
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#23. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 5,110
- Employment per 1,000: 8.141 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,180
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,110
- Employment per 1,000: 8.141 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,180
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#22. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 5,550
- Employment per 1,000: 8.838 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,630
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,550
- Employment per 1,000: 8.838 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,630
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#21. Cooks, fast food
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 5,770
- Employment per 1,000: 9.2 (156% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,120
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,770
- Employment per 1,000: 9.2 (156% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,120
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#20. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 5,780
- Employment per 1,000: 9.211 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,240
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,780
- Employment per 1,000: 9.211 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,240
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#18 (tie). Nursing assistants
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 5,950
- Employment per 1,000: 9.474 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,890
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,950
- Employment per 1,000: 9.474 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,890
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#18 (tie). First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 5,950
- Employment per 1,000: 9.475 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,290
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,950
- Employment per 1,000: 9.475 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,290
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#17. Accountants and auditors
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 6,000
- Employment per 1,000: 9.556 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,090
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,000
- Employment per 1,000: 9.556 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,090
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#16. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 6,160
- Employment per 1,000: 9.818 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,440
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,160
- Employment per 1,000: 9.818 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,440
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#15. Cooks, restaurant
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 7,170
- Employment per 1,000: 11.431 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,040
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,170
- Employment per 1,000: 11.431 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,040
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#14. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 7,600
- Employment per 1,000: 12.119 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,130
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 7,600
- Employment per 1,000: 12.119 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,130
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#13. Stockers and order fillers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 7,650
- Employment per 1,000: 12.184 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,050
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,650
- Employment per 1,000: 12.184 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,050
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
39 / 50
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#12. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 8,360
- Employment per 1,000: 13.322 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,200
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,360
- Employment per 1,000: 13.322 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,200
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#11. Office clerks, general
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 8,440
- Employment per 1,000: 13.456 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,260
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,440
- Employment per 1,000: 13.456 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,260
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
41 / 50
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#10. General and operations managers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 9,200
- Employment per 1,000: 14.661 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $113,060
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 9,200
- Employment per 1,000: 14.661 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $113,060
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
42 / 50
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#9. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 9,410
- Employment per 1,000: 14.99 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,170
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,410
- Employment per 1,000: 14.99 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,170
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
43 / 50
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#8. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 10,240
- Employment per 1,000: 16.322 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,760
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 10,240
- Employment per 1,000: 16.322 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,760
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
44 / 50
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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 11,930
- Employment per 1,000: 19.005 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,590
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 11,930
- Employment per 1,000: 19.005 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,590
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
45 / 50
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#6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 13,120
- Employment per 1,000: 20.905 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,750
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 13,120
- Employment per 1,000: 20.905 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,750
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
46 / 50
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#5. Registered nurses
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 13,470
- Employment per 1,000: 21.472 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,510
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 13,470
- Employment per 1,000: 21.472 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,510
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
47 / 50
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#4. Customer service representatives
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 13,760
- Employment per 1,000: 21.926 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,100
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 13,760
- Employment per 1,000: 21.926 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,100
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
48 / 50
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#3. Cashiers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 13,890
- Employment per 1,000: 22.133 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,970
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 13,890
- Employment per 1,000: 22.133 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,970
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
49 / 50
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 16,830
- Employment per 1,000: 26.816 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,110
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 16,830
- Employment per 1,000: 26.816 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,110
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Retail salespersons
Oklahoma City, OK
- Employment: 20,300
- Employment per 1,000: 32.358 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,160
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 20,300
- Employment per 1,000: 32.358 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,160
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
