BLS May 2025
Mechanic Salary in Oklahoma
Mechanic pay in Oklahoma lands 44th in the country, behind most states. For automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 median is $46,560 a year, $4,060 below the national median of $50,620, and 8,870 wage and salary jobs sit behind it. Aircraft mechanics pull 60 percent ahead of automotive technicians, at $74,390.
By Trevor Rupe, Contributor at Savo Media Group
At a Glance
- 44th of 50 states on median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), $46,560 against $50,620 nationally.
- $74,390 for aircraft mechanics, 60 percent over automotive technicians.
- 41 ranked programs, led by Tulsa Technology Center in Tulsa, OK.
Aircraft Mechanics Out-Earn Auto Mechanics by $27,830 in Oklahoma
Aircraft mechanics hit $74,390 on 8,550 jobs, a $27,830 premium over automotive technicians ($46,560). Automotive technicians sit last of 5.
| Trade | Oklahoma median | U.S. median | Rank of 50 | Jobs | Best metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $74,390 | $79,870 | 36th | 8,550 | Oklahoma City, OK, $68,140 |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $58,130 | $65,510 | 49th | 2,800 | Tulsa, OK, $60,120 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $55,340 | $61,770 | 46th | 3,970 | Tulsa, OK, $57,730 |
| Collision Repair Technician | $48,810 | $54,890 | 42nd | 2,330 | Tulsa, OK, $49,390 |
| Auto Mechanic | $46,560 | $50,620 | 44th | 8,870 | Tulsa, OK, $47,410 |
Aircraft mechanics ($74,390, -$5,480), heavy equipment mechanics ($58,130, -$7,380), diesel mechanics ($55,340, -$6,430) and collision repair technicians ($48,810, -$6,080) fall short of their national medians.
Heavy equipment mechanics place 49th among 50 states on $58,130, the trade that trails other states most.
In Oklahoma City, OK, aircraft mechanics reach $68,140, the best metro figure for the trade in Oklahoma.
Mechanic Salary in Oklahoma Spans a $52,070 Range
$29,410 at the 10th percentile is $5,250 below the national figure, while the ceiling of $81,480 sits near the nation. $52,070 from bottom tenth to top tenth beats the national spread by $4,940. Among states the 10th percentile places Oklahoma 47th.
| Measure | Oklahoma | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,410 | $34,660 | -$5,250 |
| 25th percentile | $36,110 | $38,900 | -$2,790 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $46,560 | $50,620 | -$4,060 |
| 75th percentile | $64,260 | $70,430 | -$6,170 |
| 90th percentile | $81,480 | $81,790 | -$310 |
| Mean | $52,080 | $56,420 | -$4,340 |
| Wage and salary jobs | 8,870 | 704,640 |
Half of Oklahoma mechanics fall between $36,110 and $64,260, and each edge trails its national counterpart (-$2,790, -$6,170).
The $52,080 mean runs $5,520 past the median because of the top of the scale.
The $29,410 at the 10th percentile says where the bottom tenth ends, not what a beginner is paid.
41 Ranked Mechanic Programs in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 41 ranked programs at 23 schools: 20 automotive, 4 diesel, 10 collision repair and 7 aviation maintenance. The top scorer is Tulsa Technology Center in Tulsa, OK at 74.5 out of 100 in collision repair.
Mid-America Technology Center in Wayne, OK is the least expensive of 26 priced programs at $900 for the 9-month program (scored as $1,200 per year); Oklahoma Technical College in Tulsa, OK is the most, at $20,184 for the 9-month program.
Tulsa Technology Center, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (Tulsa, OK) and Oklahoma Technical College sit in Tulsa, OK, the best-paying area for mechanics at $47,410.
- Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK, collision repair, score 74.5, #1 of 59
- Mid-America Technology Center Wayne, OK, collision repair, score 69.9, #4 of 59
- Mid-America Technology Center Wayne, OK, diesel, score 69.6, #2 of 76
- Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK, aviation maintenance, score 64.8, #17 of 148
- Mid-America Technology Center Wayne, OK, automotive, score 63.9, #45 of 415
- Gordon Cooper Technology Center Shawnee, OK, automotive, score 63.9, #46 of 415
- Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK, diesel, score 63.7, #18 of 76
- Southwest Technology Center Altus, OK, automotive, score 63.6, #48 of 415
- Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK, automotive, score 63.6, #49 of 415
- Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK, automotive, score 63.3, #55 of 415
- Moore Norman Technology Center Norman, OK, automotive, score 62.3, #64 of 415
- Southwest Technology Center Altus, OK, aviation maintenance, score 61.2, #36 of 148
Best Mechanic Schools in Oklahoma scores all 41 programs by one method
8,870 Mechanics Work in Oklahoma, a Dense Market
Technician employment here is 5.2 per 1,000 jobs, 15 percent ahead of the national rate (location quotient 1.15). On concentration it ranks 16th of 50 states.
Aircraft mechanics are the most concentrated trade at 5.64 on 8,550 jobs; auto mechanics trail at 1.15. Nationally they are much rarer.
Tulsa, OK Leads Mechanic Pay in Oklahoma
Of 5 metropolitan areas, Oklahoma City, OK is biggest: 3,340 jobs, 38 percent of the state's 8,870 jobs, a $46,820 median, level with the state median.
Top pay is in Tulsa, OK at $47,410; Fort Smith, AR-OK is lowest at $42,030, $5,380 less among areas with at least 500 jobs.
4 nonmetropolitan areas add 2,620 jobs (30 percent of 8,870), all under the $46,560 state median at $38,370 to $45,300, while the best metro clears the best of them by $2,110.
1 of the 5 areas, led by Fort Smith, AR-OK, extend into AR and carry one figure for the whole area.
| Area | Median | Against Oklahoma | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $46,820 | +$260 | $31,640 to $83,860 | 3,340 |
| Tulsa, OK | $47,410 | +$850 | $29,540 to $83,460 | 2,430 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $42,030 | -$4,530 | $30,270 to $67,360 | 550 |
| Lawton, OK | $45,010 | -$1,550 | $28,310 to $76,150 | 260 |
| Enid, OK | $40,670 | -$5,890 | $27,550 to $75,650 | 130 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $44,870 | -$1,690 | $28,630 to $73,780 | 1,010 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $38,370 | -$8,190 | $28,500 to $74,990 | 650 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $43,880 | -$2,680 | $28,940 to $77,700 | 590 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $45,300 | -$1,260 | $28,270 to $69,160 | 370 |
Oklahoma Between Utah and Louisiana on Mechanic Pay
The nearest state is Utah, $46,570 ($10 higher); Louisiana is farther down at $46,400, a gap of $160.
15 other states fall within $2,500 of $46,560, 4 within $1,000. A small shift in pay moves Oklahoma several places.
Questions About Mechanic Salary in Oklahoma
What is the mechanic salary in Oklahoma?
Half earn more than $46,560 a year, or $22.38 an hour, which is $4,060 below the nation. Pay runs $29,410 to $81,480 from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Do aircraft mechanics out-earn auto mechanics in Oklahoma?
$27,830 more at the median, $74,390 for aircraft mechanics compared with $46,560 for auto mechanics, across 8,550 jobs.
Which mechanic school in Oklahoma ranks highest?
Tulsa Technology Center in Tulsa, OK, scoring 74.5, from 41 ranked programs.
The figures here are the Bureau of Labor Statistics median for wage and salary workers, so the mechanic salary in Oklahoma for any one job depends on the employer, the metro area and the trade.
Sources for Mechanic Salary in Oklahoma
- BLS OEWS, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics May 2025, read October 23, 2026.
- BLS OEWS technical notes Wage and salary workers only.