Accountant salary in Oklahoma City, OK
Hiring an accountant costs less in Oklahoma City than in Oklahoma or the country as a whole. The median is $77,280 a year1: 2.6% below the Oklahoma statewide median of $79,370 and 7.6% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #230 of 521. With about 6,700 accountants, 40% of the Oklahoma total, no area in Oklahoma employs more.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Oklahoma City, OK. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Oklahoma City against Oklahoma and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $48,330 | $77,280 | $131,160 | |
| Oklahoma | $47,670 | $79,370 | $155,480 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Oklahoma City earns $58,280–$100,530. The top tenth earns $131,160 or more, 2.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. The mean ($86,800) is 12% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $42,250 wide, against $44,250 across Oklahoma and $42,790 nationally: employers in Oklahoma City pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,330 | $4,028 | $23.24 | $62,361 |
| 25th percentile | $58,280 | $4,857 | $28.02 | $75,200 |
| Median | $77,280 | $6,440 | $37.15 | $99,716 |
| 75th percentile | $100,530 | $8,378 | $48.33 | $129,716 |
| 90th percentile | $131,160 | $10,930 | $63.06 | $169,239 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $23,250 a year in pay and about $30,000 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $19,000 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Oklahoma City, and the Oklahoma statewide median of $79,370 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Oklahoma City
At the $77,280 median, a local hire costs about $99,716 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,436 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Oklahoma City
Of the 17 roles we track in Oklahoma City, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($85,400); office managers come next at $63,310.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +10.5% | 5,690 | |
| Accountant | this role | 6,700 | |
| Office Manager | -18.1% | 8,370 | |
| Recruiter | -18.3% | 3,900 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -18.3% | 3,130 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #4 of the 17 roles we track in Oklahoma City (-7.6%), between bookkeepers (-6.9%) and virtual receptionists (-7.8%). The typical role here is at -12.0%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Oklahoma City than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 8.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Oklahoma City, 9.6% across Oklahoma and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Oklahoma
Across the 8 areas of Oklahoma with data for this job, the median runs from $64,640 in the Southeast Oklahoma nonmetro area to $83,990 in the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area, a gap of $19,350 a year. No other area in Oklahoma has as many accountants, and 5 of the other 7 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Oklahoma City | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | +8.7% | 1,060 | |
| Tulsa, OK | +5.2% | 5,110 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | this area | 6,700 | |
| Southwest Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -4.1% | 460 | |
| Lawton, OK | -7.5% | 280 | |
| Northwest Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -7.5% | 670 | |
| Enid, OK | -11.1% | 160 |
Oklahoma City against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Oklahoma City is #44 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Oklahoma, Wildwood-The Villages and Staunton-Stuarts Draft pay just above Oklahoma City and Roanoke and Corvallis just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Oklahoma City. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Oklahoma City | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford, CT | +24.1% | 6,780 | jobs | |
| Jacksonville, FL | +3.5% | 6,890 | jobs | |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake, VA-NC | +2.8% | 6,160 | jobs | |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | +0.0% | 320 | pay | |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | +0.0% | 180 | pay | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | this area | 6,700 | ||
| Roanoke, VA | -0.1% | 1,200 | pay | |
| Corvallis, OR | -0.1% | 210 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Oklahoma City, OK?
About $99,716 a year at the median, or $8,310 a month: $77,280 in pay plus about $22,436 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Oklahoma City?
The median was $77,280 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,330, the 90th $131,160, and the middle half earned $58,280 to $100,530.
Is Oklahoma City cheaper than the rest of Oklahoma for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $77,280 against $79,370 statewide. The next area up in Oklahoma is Tulsa at $81,320, the next down the Southwest Oklahoma nonmetro area at $74,140.
How many accountants work in Oklahoma City?
BLS counts about 6,700 in the May 2025 survey. That is 40% of the Oklahoma total of 16,720. No other area in Oklahoma has as many.
Does an accountant cost more than an office manager in Oklahoma City?
Yes: $13,970 a year more at the median. The medians are $77,280 and $63,310.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
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