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

Lawyer Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$103,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.55/hr
▼ 35% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
6,980
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$117,323 #40 of 51

Lawyer pay in Oklahoma, explained

Lawyers in Oklahoma earn a median of $103,060 per year ($49.55 per hour), which is 35% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $57,950, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $207,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $103,060 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $103,060 is worth about $117,323 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #40 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$57,950
$27.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,060
$49.55/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$207,340
$99.68/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $103,060 $117,323
Colorado $168,520 $163,529 −$65,460
Texas $154,200 $158,876 −$51,140
Missouri $133,450 $146,944 −$30,390
New Mexico $119,680 $129,788 −$16,620
Kansas $106,650 $118,411 −$3,590
Arkansas $98,880 $113,738 +$4,180

Lawyer in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in Oklahoma?

Lawyers in Oklahoma earn a median of $103,060 per year ($49.55 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay lawyers well?

At $103,060, Oklahoma pays 35% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 6,980 work in the state.

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