Cost of hiring in the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area
BLS counts about 10,310 people in these 17 roles in the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area1. Accountant has the highest median ($83,990 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($32,130), and Customer Support Specialist is the largest job, with about 1,980 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +0.4% | 1,060 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -7.1% | 100 | |
| HR Assistant | -12.4% | 40 | |
| Bookkeeper | -15.5% | 1,070 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -15.5% | 640 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -16.5% | 60 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -17.4% | 1,980 | |
| Recruiter | -18.3% | 560 | |
| Paralegal | -19.6% | 90 | |
| Office Manager | -20.0% | 1,330 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -20.6% | 1,440 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -21.9% | 420 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -24.4% | 110 | |
| Project Coordinator | -29.1% | 440 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -34.6% | 270 | |
| Executive Assistant | -34.9% | 160 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -48.4% | 540 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $36,990 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $47,729 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area against the US
The Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area pays below the US median for 16 of the 17 roles, furthest for sales development representatives (-48.4%). For accountants it is within 1% of the US figure. The middle gap across all 17 is -19.6%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for accountants, #70 of 521 areas by median pay; its lowest is for sales development representatives, #520 of 520.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area has more office managers (12.9% of these jobs here, against 9.1% nationally) and administrative assistants (14.0% against 10.8%), and fewer paralegals (0.9% against 2.5%) and marketing specialists (2.6% against 5.7%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Lubbock, TX is nearest, at -19.7%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | -19.3% | 14 | 3,140 |
| Sebring, FL | -19.3% | 14 | 2,750 |
| Northeast Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -19.6% (this area) | 17 | 10,310 |
| Lubbock, TX | -19.7% | 17 | 17,180 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane, LA | -19.7% | 15 | 6,390 |
| Johnson City, TN | -19.8% | 17 | 9,340 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, accountants in the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area span $47,010–$161,100, the widest band (3.4×); data entry specialists the narrowest, $28,210–$44,330. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 7 of 17 roles, sales development representatives most ($37,980–$148,840 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, accountants and 3 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($47,750 against a $36,140 median for sales development representatives).
the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area against Oklahoma
Against Oklahoma as a whole, the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area pays more only for accountants (+5.8%), and less for 14, most of all sales development representatives (-34.3%). It has the highest median in Oklahoma for accountants, and the lowest for project coordinators, marketing specialists and payroll specialists and 2 more roles.
Other areas in Oklahoma
By jobs in these roles, the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area is #4 of 8 areas in Oklahoma. The table shows the other 7.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 75,230 | 17 |
| Tulsa, OK | 48,650 | 17 |
| Southeast Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | 15,470 | 17 |
| Northwest Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | 8,140 | 15 |
| Southwest Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | 4,640 | 15 |
| Lawton, OK | 3,720 | 15 |
| Enid, OK | 1,780 | 13 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area?
Of the 17 roles we track, Accountant: a median of $83,990 a year, about $108,374 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $32,130.
Is hiring in the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
Mostly: no role pays more than the US median, and 16 of 17 pay less.
Sources
2 sources, with links
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