verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$79,370/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.16/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
16,720
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$90,354 #10 of 51

Accountant pay in Oklahoma, explained

Accountants in Oklahoma earn a median of $79,370 per year ($38.16 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $47,670, while the most experienced accountants reach about $155,480. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $79,370 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $79,370 is worth about $90,354 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #10 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,670
$22.92/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,370
$38.16/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$155,480
$74.75/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $79,370 $90,354
Colorado $97,030 $94,156 −$17,660
Texas $80,920 $83,374 −$1,550
Kansas $79,000 $87,712 +$370
New Mexico $78,580 $85,217 +$790
Missouri $76,590 $84,334 +$2,780
Arkansas $66,330 $76,297 +$13,040

Accountant in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Oklahoma?

Accountants in Oklahoma earn a median of $79,370 per year ($38.16 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay accountants well?

At $79,370, Oklahoma pays 5% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 16,720 work in the state.

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