Lawyers pay in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the median pay for lawyers is $49.55 an hour ($103,060 a year). About 6,980 people work in this job there.
That is 35% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Oklahoma ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Oklahoma
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.86 | $57,950 |
| 25% of workers | $36.03 | $74,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.55 | $103,060 |
| 75% of workers | $67.13 | $139,630 |
| 90% of workers | $99.68 | $207,340 |
Lawyers pay in Oklahoma metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $108,220 | 1,820 |
| Oklahoma City | $103,490 | 4,310 |
| Lawton | $92,000 | 60 |
| Enid | $87,980 | 80 |
Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oklahoma
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $63,000 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $71,260 |
| Chief Executives | $163,790 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $76,980 |
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