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

Police Officer Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$59,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.70/hr
▼ 22% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
9,660
public U.S. Median
$76,210
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,962 #38 of 51

Police Officer pay in Oklahoma, explained

Police officers in Oklahoma earn a median of $59,700 per year ($28.70 per hour), which is 22% below the national median of $76,210. Entry-level workers earn around $36,480, while the most experienced police officers reach about $94,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $59,700 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $59,700 is worth about $67,962 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #38 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Police Officer pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,480
$17.54/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,700
$28.70/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$94,940
$45.64/hr

Police Officer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $59,700 $67,962
Colorado $97,350 $94,467 −$37,650
Texas $75,900 $78,201 −$16,200
New Mexico $69,180 $75,023 −$9,480
Missouri $59,460 $65,472 +$240
Kansas $59,230 $65,761 +$470
Arkansas $47,670 $54,833 +$12,030

Police Officer in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do police officers make in Oklahoma?

Police officers in Oklahoma earn a median of $59,700 per year ($28.70 per hour), compared with $76,210 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay police officers well?

At $59,700, Oklahoma pays 22% below the national median for police officers. An estimated 9,660 work in the state.

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