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Electrician salary in Oklahoma

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$61,010median pay per year in Oklahoma, or $29.33 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $37,900lowest 10% earn less
  2. $47,64025th percentile
  3. $61,010median
  4. $76,51075th percentile
  5. $92,740top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $63,190[3]

The median pay for electricians in Oklahoma was $61,010 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $2,180 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OK
8,500[4]
Rank by median pay
39 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−3.4%[6]

How much do electricians make in Oklahoma?

Half of the electricians in Oklahoma earned more than $61,010 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $29.33 an hour[1]. The average was a bit higher at $63,410 a year[7]. About 8,500 people worked as electricians in the state in wage and salary jobs[4].

Across the US, the median for electricians was $63,190 a year, so Oklahoma sits $2,180 (3.4%) below it[3][6]. Oklahoma had the 39th highest median for electricians out of the 50 states and DC[5]. Compared with all jobs in Oklahoma, the median for electricians was $15,410 higher than the $45,600 all-jobs median[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $37,900, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $92,740[2]. Among the five metro areas with a published median, Tulsa had the highest at $62,280[10]. Oklahoma City was close behind at $61,010[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed and owners of unincorporated firms, and it does not include nonproduction bonuses or the cost of benefits[12].

Oklahoma vs US pay

Pay for electricians in Oklahoma next to the national figures[1][3].

OKUS
Median per year$61,010[1]$63,190[3]
Median per hour$29.33[1]$30.38[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$37,900[2]$42,640[13]
Top 10% earn more than$92,740[2]$108,510[13]
Jobs8,500[4]757,220[3]

Pay by metro area in Oklahoma

Metro areas in Oklahoma with the most jobs for electricians, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Oklahoma City, OK[11]$61,0103,100
Tulsa, OK$62,2802,750
Fort Smith, AR-OK$52,500370
Lawton, OK$56,500190
Enid, OK$58,970160

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for electricians in the states that border Oklahoma, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Kansas[14]$65,8606,350
Missouri$65,41012,780
Colorado$62,23017,010
Texas$58,57076,770
New Mexico$58,3905,020
Arkansas$49,0707,500

Median pay for electricians in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for electricians are projected to grow 9.2% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: high school diploma or equivalent[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician make in Oklahoma?
The median was $61,010 a year in May 2025, and the average was $63,410[1][7].
How much does an electrician make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median was $29.33 an hour, and the average was $30.49 an hour[1][7]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $18.22 an hour[2][17].
Which city in Oklahoma pays electricians the most?
Tulsa had the highest median among the five metro areas with a published figure, at $62,280 a year[10]. Oklahoma City had a median of $61,010[11].
Is Oklahoma a good state for electricians?
Oklahoma ranked 39th of the 50 states and DC for the median annual wage for electricians[5]. The median was $2,180 below the US median[6].
What do you need to become an electrician in Oklahoma?
This is a US figure and not specific to Oklahoma. Across the US, the typical entry path is a high school diploma or equivalent, no related work experience, and an apprenticeship[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Electricians in Oklahoma was $61,010 per year and $29.33 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Electricians in Oklahoma: 10th percentile $37,900, 25th percentile $47,640, 75th percentile $76,510, 90th percentile $92,740. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Electricians in the US as a whole was $63,190 per year and $30.38 per hour, with about 757,220 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 8,500 people worked as Electricians in Oklahoma (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Oklahoma had the 39th highest median annual wage for Electricians out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Electricians in Oklahoma ($61,010) was $2,180 (3.4%) lower than the US median ($63,190). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Electricians in Oklahoma was $63,410 per year and $30.49 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Oklahoma was $45,600. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Electricians in Oklahoma was $15,410 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($45,600). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 5 metro areas in or partly in Oklahoma with a published median for Electricians, Tulsa, OK had the highest median annual wage, $62,280. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Electricians in the US: 10th percentile $42,640, 25th percentile $49,430, 75th percentile $83,940, 90th percentile $108,510. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Electricians in states that border Oklahoma (highest first): Kansas $65,860; Missouri $65,410; Colorado $62,230; Texas $58,570; New Mexico $58,390; Arkansas $49,070. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Electricians is projected to grow 9.2% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 72,700 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Electricians: education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Apprenticeship. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Electricians in Oklahoma: 10th percentile $18.22, 25th percentile $22.90, 75th percentile $36.78, 90th percentile $44.59. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Oklahoma. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.