How much does a chief executive make in Oklahoma?
$163,800a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Oklahoma. That is $78.75 an hour or $13,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.75
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,630Median: $163,800Highest 10%: $387,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,630 | $33.00 | |
| 25th | $104,700 | $50.36 | |
| Median | $163,800 | $78.75 | |
| 75th | $240,500 | $115.62 | |
| 90th | $387,300 | $186.21 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $180,000 |
| Tulsa, OK | $162,300 |
| Lawton, OK | $137,500 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $114,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 35. Alaska | $166,700 |
| 36. Alabama | $166,400 |
| 37. North Dakota | $164,600 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $163,800 |
| 39. Kansas | $158,100 |
| 40. West Virginia | $152,000 |
| 41. Nevada | $149,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $78.75 ($163,800 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $163,800 against $214,000 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for chief executive pay?
Oklahoma ranks 38 of 46 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays chief executives the most?
Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $180,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.