Oklahoma Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Oklahoma-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 14 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's Energy and Aerospace Sectors Drive Skilled-Trade Career Demand
Oklahoma's economy is dominated by oil and gas extraction — the state's petroleum industry has shaped its culture, infrastructure, and workforce for over a century. The Tulsa metro has become a major aerospace MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) hub, with American Airlines' maintenance center among the largest employers. The state also hosts several military installations that anchor defense contractor jobs. Agriculture — wheat, cattle, and cotton — remains significant in rural areas. Wages run 5–10% below national medians but energy-sector wages are significantly above average.
Petroleum Engineer
- Median Salary
- $138,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +2.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $63,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +6.0% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Aircraft Mechanic
- Median Salary
- $71,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +6.0% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2-year associate degree + FAA cert
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $57,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +9.6% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Pipefitter
- Median Salary
- $62,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +4.4% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Welder
- Median Salary
- $47,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +3.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 6–12 months (certificate)
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Oklahoma-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Oklahoma
Tulsa Technology Center
One of Oklahoma's flagship CareerTech centers with 5 campuses offering 75+ career programs at exceptionally low cost tha...
Metro Technology Centers
Oklahoma City's premier CareerTech center with aviation, healthcare, and trades programs on multiple campuses serving th...
Oklahoma City Community College
Comprehensive urban community college with strong health professions programs including nursing, dental hygiene, and rad...
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Award-winning CareerTech center on 4 OKC-area campuses with nationally recognized programs and industry-aligned curricul...
About Oklahoma's Job Market
Oklahoma's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.