Sales Development Representative salary in Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City pays sales development representatives close to the Oklahoma norm. The median is $55,190 a year1, about level with the Oklahoma statewide median of $54,990 and 21.1% below the US median of $69,990. Nationally it ranks #354 of 520 areas. It is the largest market for the job in Oklahoma: about 4,350 people, 45% of the Oklahoma total.
BLS occupation 41-3091, 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 | $30,340 | $55,190 | $107,890 | |
| Oklahoma | $28,710 | $54,990 | $105,910 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
Sales development representatives at the 90th percentile earn $107,890, 3.6 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 3.9. The middle half of sales development representatives in Oklahoma City earns $38,860–$79,450. The mean ($65,170) is 18% 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 $40,590 wide, against $41,540 across Oklahoma and $52,810 nationally: employers in Oklahoma City pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a sales development representative here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,340 | $2,528 | $14.59 | $39,148 |
| 25th percentile | $38,860 | $3,238 | $18.68 | $50,142 |
| Median | $55,190 | $4,599 | $26.53 | $71,213 |
| 75th percentile | $79,450 | $6,621 | $38.20 | $102,516 |
| 90th percentile | $107,890 | $8,991 | $51.87 | $139,213 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $16,330 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $24,260, or about $31,303 once benefits are added. 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 $69,990 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Oklahoma City, and the Oklahoma statewide median of $54,990 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Oklahoma City
At the $55,190 median, a local hire costs about $71,213 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $16,023 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 #8 by median pay, between paralegals ($57,550) and payroll specialists ($47,830). Project Coordinator is the highest at $85,400.
| Role | Median | vs sales development representative | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +11.4% | 1,280 | |
| Paralegal | +4.3% | 1,650 | |
| Sales Development Representative | this role | 4,350 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -13.3% | 1,170 | |
| Bookkeeper | -14.6% | 6,470 |
Measured against the US median, this job is the lowest paid of the 17 roles we track in Oklahoma City (-21.1%); e-commerce order specialists come first (-0.7%). The typical role here is at -12.0%, so, measured against the US, sales development representatives cost less in Oklahoma City than the area's general pay level would suggest. Sales development representatives hold 5.8% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Oklahoma City, 5.6% across Oklahoma and 7.9% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Oklahoma
Across the 8 areas of Oklahoma with data for this job, the median runs from $36,140 in the Northeast Oklahoma nonmetro area to $75,430 in the Southwest Oklahoma nonmetro area, a gap of $39,290 a year. No other area in Oklahoma has as many sales development representatives, and 4 of the other 7 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Oklahoma City | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | +36.7% | 230 | |
| Southeast Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | +10.9% | 520 | |
| Enid, OK | +2.8% | 130 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | this area | 4,350 | |
| Tulsa, OK | -0.4% | 2,870 | |
| Northwest Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -0.4% | 310 | |
| Lawton, OK | -4.5% | 160 |
Oklahoma City against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Oklahoma City is #45 of 518 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, Louisville and Daphne-Fairhope pay just above Oklahoma City and Terre Haute and Youngstown-Warren just below. All four are within $240 a year of the median in Oklahoma City. Of the three markets with about as many sales development representatives, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Oklahoma City | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | +13.4% | 4,290 | jobs | |
| Provo-Orem, UT | +10.9% | 4,650 | jobs | |
| Daphne-Fairhope, AL | +0.0% | 490 | pay | |
| Louisville, KY-IN | +0.0% | 5,190 | pay | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | this area | 4,350 | ||
| Terre Haute, IN | -0.4% | 300 | pay | |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | -0.4% | 680 | pay | |
| Greenville-Anderson, SC | -6.8% | 4,300 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a sales development representative in Oklahoma City, OK?
About $71,213 a year at the median, or $5,934 a month: $55,190 in pay plus about $16,023 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for sales development representatives in Oklahoma City?
The median was $55,190 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $30,340, the 90th $107,890, and the middle half earned $38,860 to $79,450.
Is Oklahoma City cheaper than the rest of Oklahoma for sales development representatives?
About the same: a median of $55,190 against $54,990 statewide. The next area up in Oklahoma is Enid at $56,710, the next down Tulsa at $54,990.
How many sales development representatives work in Oklahoma City?
BLS counts about 4,350 in the May 2025 survey. That is 45% of the Oklahoma total of 9,710. No other area in Oklahoma has as many.
Does a sales development representative cost more than a payroll specialist in Oklahoma City?
Yes: $7,360 a year more at the median. The medians are $55,190 and $47,830.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: 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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