Industrial Electrician Pay in Oklahoma
Updated 2026-10-31 · Based on 5 active job postings with disclosed pay · Compared to BLS OES data · 6 postings in the last 90 days, up 150% vs. run rate
ElectricianDB tracks 7 active industrial electricians openings in Oklahoma, 5 with disclosed pay. Median hourly pay is $48.08, with the middle 50% earning $35–$48.08.
Compared to the national median of $37.57/hr, Oklahoma pays 27.97% above average.
The Oklahoma electrician labor market
Oklahoma is an energy-and-aerospace electrician market where oilfield services, wind power, and a growing Tulsa–Oklahoma City industrial corridor sustain demand. Oklahoma City brings state government, healthcare, and commercial construction plus Tinker Air Force Base — one of the largest military maintenance complexes in the country — with its cleared and industrial electrical workforce. Tulsa adds aerospace (American Airlines maintenance base, Spirit AeroSystems suppliers), manufacturing, and a growing data center presence. The western counties contribute wind-farm construction and maintenance at national scale — Oklahoma ranks top-three in installed wind capacity — employing high-voltage and turbine electricians across the prairie. The oil and gas patch (STACK/SCOOP plays, refineries in Ponca City and Ardmore) sustains instrumentation and maintenance crews through commodity cycles. Licensing is state-level through the Construction Industries Board (journeyman, contractor) with consistent enforcement — portable statewide. Oklahoma is right-to-work with modest union density outside OKC public work and the Tinker complex (locals include Local 1141 Oklahoma City, Local 584 Tulsa, and Local 1002 Bartlesville/Enid); there is no state prevailing-wage law. Data centers are scaling around both metros and in the wind-rich west. Workforce dynamics track energy prices: boom periods pull travelers on premium packages while busts shed contractors quickly — electricians who pair oilfield tickets with wind or data center skills ride out the cycles best. No income-tax competition from Texas next door keeps rate pressure regional. For electricians, Tinker-cleared work and wind/high-voltage tickets sit at the top; OKC commercial and Tulsa aerospace maintenance offer the steadiest year-round employment.
Government data (BLS)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Oklahoma Electricians wages (May 2025 OES): median $29.33, 75th percentile $36.78, 90th percentile $44.59.
Source: BLS OES Oklahoma (May 2025 OES)
Our postings median ($48.08/hr) runs 64% above the BLS statewide median — posted openings skew toward higher-paying roles than the survey average.
Union data (IBEW)
| Local | City | Journeyman base ($/hr) | Contract | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1141 | Oklahoma City | $41.40 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
| 444 | Ponca City | $41.25 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
| 584 | Tulsa | $38.50 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
Pay comparison
| Metric | Our Data | BLS | IBEW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ($/hr) | $48.08 | $29.33 | $41.25 |
| 25th percentile ($/hr) | $35 | — | — |
| 75th percentile ($/hr) | $48.08 | $36.78 | — |
| 90th percentile ($/hr) | — | $44.59 | — |
| Sample size | 5 postings | OES survey | 3 locals |
| Source | ElectricianDB | BLS OES | Listed above |
Why the columns differ: our percentiles come from 5 live postings (median + middle 50%). The BLS column shows the three percentiles our dataset carries (median, 75th, 90th) — BLS publishes more than we import. IBEW figures are journeyman base rates (median across 3 in-state locals), not survey percentiles. How we calculate pay →
Highest-paying industrial electricians openings in Oklahoma
- Licensed Oklahoma Journeymen Electricians — Tradesmen International (Medford) · $55–$55/hr
- Electrical Estimator II — Interstates (Broken Arrow) · $45.67–$50.48/hr
- Electrical Estimator II — Interstates (Tulsa) · $45.67–$50.48/hr
- Electrician — Veterans Health Administration (Oklahoma City) · $29.33–$34.19/hr
Active projects driving demand
- Western-county wind farm construction and repowering (utility)
- Tinker Air Force Base maintenance complex sustainment (industrial)
- Tulsa aerospace and data center pipeline (industrial)
- STACK/SCOOP oilfield electrical and instrumentation (industrial)
IBEW locals in Oklahoma
Sample postings
Pay above is sourced from active postings including:
- Veterans Health Administration – Electrician – $29.33 – $34.19/hr (Oklahoma City, OK) View posting →
- Interstates – Electrical Estimator II – $45.67 – $50.48/hr (Tulsa, OK) View posting →
- Tradesmen International – Licensed Oklahoma Journeymen Electricians – $55/hr (Medford, OK) View posting →
Top employers hiring industrial electricians in Oklahoma
Industrial Electrician openings in Oklahoma
Frequently asked questions
What does a industrial electrician earn in Oklahoma?
Based on 5 active postings on ElectricianDB, median hourly pay is $48.08, with the middle 50% earning $35–$48.08. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a Oklahoma median of $29.33 for Electricians (May 2025 OES). IBEW journeyman base rates across 3 in-state locals median $41.25/hr.
How does Oklahoma compare to the national median?
Oklahoma pays 27.97% above the national median of $37.57/hr for industrial electricians.
Who pays industrial electricians the most in Oklahoma?
Among employers with disclosed pay, the most active are Interstates (2 postings), Tradesmen International (1 posting), Veterans Health Administration (1 posting).
What does an electrician make in Oklahoma?
Based on 4 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for industrial electrician work in Oklahoma is $48.08/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $29.33/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Oklahoma?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Medford, Broken Arrow, Tulsa. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $48.08/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Oklahoma?
Among employers with repeated postings in Oklahoma, a mix of regional contractors show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Oklahoma electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Oklahoma for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Oklahoma?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Oklahoma prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Oklahoma right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 4 disclosed-pay industrial electrician postings in Oklahoma. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.
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