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

Chemical Engineer Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$127,790/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.44/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
110
public U.S. Median
$125,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$145,475 #4 of 41

Chemical Engineer pay in Oklahoma, explained

Chemical engineers in Oklahoma earn a median of $127,790 per year ($61.44 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $125,040. Entry-level workers earn around $88,610, while the most experienced chemical engineers reach about $189,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $127,790 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $127,790 is worth about $145,475 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #4 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Chemical Engineer pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$88,610
$42.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$127,790
$61.44/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$189,870
$91.28/hr

Chemical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $127,790 $145,475
New Mexico $158,190 $171,550 −$30,400
Texas $132,750 $136,775 −$4,960
Colorado $125,800 $122,074 +$1,990
Arkansas $105,270 $121,088 +$22,520
Missouri $102,320 $112,666 +$25,470
Kansas $102,020 $113,270 +$25,770

Chemical Engineer in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do chemical engineers make in Oklahoma?

Chemical engineers in Oklahoma earn a median of $127,790 per year ($61.44 per hour), compared with $125,040 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay chemical engineers well?

At $127,790, Oklahoma pays 2% above the national median for chemical engineers. An estimated 110 work in the state.

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