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How much does an economist make in Oklahoma?

$89,980a year

Median yearly pay for economists in Oklahoma. That is $43.26 an hour or $7,498 a month.

Hourly
$43.26
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among states
31 of 40
Jobs in the state
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,490Median: $89,980Highest 10%: $171,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$67,490$32.45
25th$81,420$39.14
Median$89,980$43.26
75th$145,300$69.84
90th$171,700$82.52

Cities in Oklahoma

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Oklahoma City, OK$108,600
Salaries for every job in Oklahoma

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for economists.

28. Arkansas$91,560
29. Maine$91,480
30. Nevada$91,340
31. Oklahoma$89,980
32. Montana$89,340
33. New Hampshire$86,130
34. Wisconsin$84,000
Economist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an economist make an hour in Oklahoma?

The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $43.26 ($89,980 a year).

Do economists make more in Oklahoma than the national average?

No: $89,980 against $124,700 nationally, 28% less.

Where does Oklahoma rank for economist pay?

Oklahoma ranks 31 of 40 states.

Which city in Oklahoma pays economists the most?

Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $108,600 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.