Oklahoma Electrician Pay by Trade
Updated 2026-10-29 · 1 trade with 5+ disclosed-pay postings
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.
| Trade | Median ($/hr) | Middle 50% ($/hr) | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Electrician | $48.08 | $35–$48.08 | 5 |
Medians come from active postings with disclosed pay; each trade page compares them against BLS OES and IBEW scales. How we calculate pay →
Frequently asked questions
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.