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

Civil Engineer Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$98,760/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.48/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
2,180
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$112,428 #5 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Oklahoma, explained

Civil engineers in Oklahoma earn a median of $98,760 per year ($47.48 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $66,550, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $153,470. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $98,760 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $98,760 is worth about $112,428 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #5 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,550
$32.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,760
$47.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$153,470
$73.78/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $98,760 $112,428
New Mexico $103,900 $112,675 −$5,140
Colorado $101,420 $98,416 −$2,660
Kansas $96,880 $107,563 +$1,880
Texas $96,860 $99,797 +$1,900
Missouri $92,750 $102,128 +$6,010
Arkansas $85,020 $97,795 +$13,740

Civil Engineer in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Oklahoma?

Civil engineers in Oklahoma earn a median of $98,760 per year ($47.48 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay civil engineers well?

At $98,760, Oklahoma pays 2% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 2,180 work in the state.

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