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

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$125,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.32/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
1,090
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$142,834 #16 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Oklahoma, explained

Aerospace engineers in Oklahoma earn a median of $125,470 per year ($60.32 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $80,040, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $161,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $125,470 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $125,470 is worth about $142,834 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #16 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,040
$38.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$125,470
$60.32/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$161,780
$77.78/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $125,470 $142,834
Colorado $156,190 $151,564 −$30,720
New Mexico $132,850 $144,070 −$7,380
Missouri $130,680 $143,894 −$5,210
Kansas $130,330 $144,702 −$4,860
Texas $130,270 $134,220 −$4,800
Arkansas $102,040 $117,372 +$23,430

Aerospace Engineer in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Oklahoma?

Aerospace engineers in Oklahoma earn a median of $125,470 per year ($60.32 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay aerospace engineers well?

At $125,470, Oklahoma pays 7% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 1,090 work in the state.

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