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

Paralegal Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$53,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.56/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
3,110
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,528 #40 of 51

Paralegal pay in Oklahoma, explained

Paralegals in Oklahoma earn a median of $53,170 per year ($25.56 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $36,020, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $82,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $53,170 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $53,170 is worth about $60,528 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #40 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,020
$17.32/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$53,170
$25.56/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,060
$39.45/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $53,170 $60,528
Colorado $78,190 $75,874 −$25,020
Texas $62,310 $64,199 −$9,140
Missouri $61,410 $67,619 −$8,240
New Mexico $59,840 $64,894 −$6,670
Kansas $55,000 $61,065 −$1,830
Arkansas $47,420 $54,545 +$5,750

Paralegal in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Oklahoma?

Paralegals in Oklahoma earn a median of $53,170 per year ($25.56 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay paralegals well?

At $53,170, Oklahoma pays 15% below the national median for paralegals. An estimated 3,110 work in the state.

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