Oklahoma Income Statistics
Oklahoma Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a state's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Oklahoma Below averageLess wealthy than 84% of states in US
Source: Map AI Methodology
Wealthiest and Least Wealthy Counties in Oklahoma
- Canadian County (107% of U.S. avg)
- McClain County (106% of U.S. avg)
- Rogers County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Greer County (72% of U.S. avg)
- Okfuskee County (72% of U.S. avg)
- Hughes County (73% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Wealth Index, which combines income, employment, and income inequality metrics.
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Oklahoma | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $51,752 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 9.2% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 7.2% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Oklahoma is about 18% lower than in US. Income has been growing slower in Oklahoma (3.9%/yr) than in US (4.8%/yr).
About 9% of adults in Oklahoma earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the US average of 14%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Oklahoma grew by 56.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $65,606 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.9% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Oklahoma
| Metric | Oklahoma | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.553 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $60,162 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $46,815 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 22.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Oklahoma, it is 0.553, about the same as US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 29% more than women's income in Oklahoma. Over a 35-year career, a 29% wage gap accumulates to roughly $467,145 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Oklahoma has narrowed from about 24% to 22% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,493 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Oklahoma | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 18 | 22 |
Approximately 95,703 people are unemployed in Oklahoma.
The average commute time in Oklahoma is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Oklahoma has fallen from 6.4% to 4.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.0% in 2013 and fell as low as 4.8% in 2022.
Oklahoma Wealth Compared With Nearby States
Oklahoma is the 3rd largest of the 6 states compared here, 4,028,385 residents against a local median of 3,049,066. The measure that sets Oklahoma apart most is unemployment: 4.9%, 23% above the local median of 4.0%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The states themselves spread 2.2% on unemployment, so Oklahoma sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Oklahoma has the 5th lowest unemployment of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 4,028,385 | $65,606 #5/6 | 3.9%/yr #6/6 | 4.9% #5/6 | 0.553 #5/6 |
| Kansas | 2,945,842 | $74,287 | 4.1%/yr | 3.8% | 0.525 |
| Texas | 30,160,889 | $78,939 | 4.6%/yr | 5.2% | 0.570 |
| Arkansas | 3,049,066 | $60,940 | 4.6%/yr | 4.9% | 0.551 |
| Missouri | 6,186,340 | $70,801 | 4.6%/yr | 4.0% | 0.532 |
| Nebraska | 1,978,686 | $76,615 | 4.3%/yr | 3.0% | 0.515 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oklahoma has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Oklahoma.
How Wealthy Is Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $65,606, about 18% lower than the US average of $80,455.
Are incomes growing in Oklahoma?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Oklahoma rose 57%, from $41,920 to $65,606. Over the same years, income here kept pace with the U.S. as a whole: +57% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Oklahoma in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Oklahoma was $63,960, up 4% from $61,415 in 2022. The US median that year was $78,147.
What was the median household income in Oklahoma in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Oklahoma was $54,373. By 2024 it had risen 21% to $65,606.
What is the Gini coefficient in Oklahoma?
The Gini coefficient in Oklahoma is 0.553. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Oklahoma?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Oklahoma has narrowed from about 24% to 22% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,493 since 2009.
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