10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Oklahoma

Oklahoma is, and has been since its founding, a state in change. We’re growing, we’re progressing, we’re constantly on the move, it seems, financially, industrially, technologically, and of course, in the work force.

Some jobs that were popular fifty or sixty years ago are unheard of these days. Jobs that will be popular in fifty or sixty years — we may not even be able to guess.

But today, what we can guess are which jobs are going to be the most beneficial in one year, or even a few. Because we’ve crunched the data, and we’ve come up with a list of the fastest growing jobs in Oklahoma.

Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in Oklahoma, and below, we’ll show you the top 100:

Okay, so really–this is pretty cool. Who would have thought, even twenty years ago, that computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastics and personal care aideses would be so in demand?

Not only does this mean we’re progressing in some important areas, but it also means you might just be able to snag yourself a more secure job.

We’ll get to the details of said jobs in a moment. First, here’s how we came up with this list.

How we determined the fastest growing jobs in Oklahoma

Every couple of years each state’s Department of Labor works in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile projections for job growth by occupation. The government last completed this research in 2014 with projections going out until 2024.

Because this is America and the government never makes it easy, we had to gather the data from all the states individually to develop a master database.

We then identified the occupations in Oklahoma that are projected to have at least 1,000 workers in 2024 so that the jobs will still be relevant. This left us with data for 273 occupations in Oklahoma.

Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth, from 1 to 273.

At the end of the day, the data showed that computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastics will be the fastest growing job in Oklahoma.

Why the fastest growing jobs in Oklahoma matter

Sure, it’s certainly interesting to see what sort of trends jobs will take over the next decade, because jobs are a great way to see what direction Oklahoma is heading.

But aside from being merely ‘interesting,’ it’s also good to note which jobs will be more secure, and more readily available now and in the coming years. If you’re looking for something that will last–take a look at this list.

From computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastics to personal care aideses, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

And now, here’s a look at the 100 fastest growing jobs in the Sooner State.

Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In Oklahoma

Rank	Job Title	Growth %	Average Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Computer Numerical Controller Machinist	137.6%	$37,730	3,880
2	Personal Care Assistant	130.9%	$19,630	18,740
3	Industrial Mechanic	130.4%	$50,400	6,770
4	Home Health Aid	130.2%	$24,770	9,750
5	Physical Therapist Assistant	129.7%	$57,000	1,310
6	Nurse Practitioner	125.0%	$85,920	1,450
7	Web Developer	124.2%	$53,430	1,130
8	Physical Therapist	123.9%	$80,980	2,280
9	Machinist	123.2%	$42,960	8,750
10	Personal Banker	122.4%	$83,360	1,910
11	Plastic Technician	121.6%	$42,300	2,650
12	Physician Assistant	121.3%	$102,580	2,050
13	Occupational Therapist	121.3%	$78,620	1,140
14	Speech-Language Pathology Internship	121.2%	$81,020	1,940
15	Emergency Medical Technician	121.2%	$29,290	4,340
16	Lineman	120.9%	$51,550	2,720
17	Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	120.6%	$66,470	1,110
18	Business Analyst	120.5%	$79,830	3,880
19	X-Ray Technician	120.4%	$43,650	1,240
20	Veterinary Technician	120.2%	$30,280	1,190
21	Assistant	119.8%	$34,860	1,510
22	None	119.8%	$49,490	2,540
23	Software Engineer	119.7%	$79,520	2,250
24	Phlebotomist	119.5%	$29,540	1,590
25	Generator Assembler	119.3%	$40,850	1,110
26	Gaming Cashier	118.9%	$24,530	1,570
27	Substance Abuse Counselor	118.8%	$44,650	1,580
28	Ophthalmic Technician	118.5%	$33,540	1,090
29	Marketing Internship	118.4%	$60,190	3,340
30	Software Developer	118.3%	$86,730	5,110
31	Woodworking Shop Hand	118.2%	$36,640	2,010
32	Clinical Psychology Internship	117.9%	$56,860	1,980
33	Taxi Driver	117.5%	$21,630	1,880
34	Dietitian	117.4%	$53,590	1,010
35	Geoscientist	117.4%	$122,950	1,550
36	Accountant	117.4%	$67,260	19,200
37	Water Plant Operator	117.2%	$34,090	2,180
38	Mental Health Counselor	117.1%	$49,350	2,050
39	Petroleum Engineer	116.5%	$126,620	4,390
40	Mental Health Worker	116.1%	$35,430	1,660
41	Medical Assistant	116.1%	$29,660	9,040
42	Crew Member	116.0%	$18,190	36,000
43	Electrician	115.9%	$48,560	7,670
44	Welder	115.8%	$44,040	13,170
45	Tax Preparer	115.7%	$40,450	1,250
46	Highway Maintenance Worker	115.7%	$32,250	2,650
47	Hvac Technician	115.7%	$45,360	4,860
48	Mechanical Engineer	115.6%	$81,200	2,960
49	Test Technician	115.6%	$59,160	2,000
50	Mechanic	115.3%	$42,500	4,600
51	Bus Driver	115.1%	$27,540	1,520
52	Medical Receptionist	114.9%	$30,670	9,160
53	Table Games Dealer	114.8%	$23,640	3,180
54	Police Officer	114.5%	$44,650	9,540
55	Ride Operator	114.5%	$19,680	1,820
56	Forklift Operator	114.5%	$33,010	7,280
57	Construction Worker	114.3%	$29,510	18,940
58	Assistant Manager	114.2%	$28,170	14,030
59	Plumber	114.2%	$49,180	6,910
60	Pharmacy Technician Internship	114.2%	$29,880	6,600
61	Refuse Collector	114.2%	$31,800	1,610
62	Firefighter/paramedic	114.2%	$42,490	3,220
63	Correction Officer	114.1%	$33,950	7,200
64	Safety Specialist	114.0%	$68,150	1,300
65	Sergeant	114.0%	$71,070	1,300
66	Gas Station Attendant	114.0%	$27,180	1,140
67	Financial Analyst Internship	113.9%	$74,760	1,480
68	Instructor	113.8%	$36,320	2,550
69	Registered Nurse	113.8%	$60,630	35,450
70	Orderly	113.7%	$23,120	1,490
71	Bartender	113.7%	$22,430	6,380
72	Medical Laboratory Technician	113.6%	$33,430	2,420
73	Cement Mason	113.6%	$32,210	3,010
74	Foreman	113.5%	$65,170	10,400
75	Roofer	113.5%	$32,680	2,020
76	Operator	113.5%	$39,280	7,490
77	Executive Chef	113.5%	$40,180	1,770
78	Medical Director	113.4%	$86,390	7,040
79	Construction Inspector	113.2%	$49,480	1,200
80	Information Technology Manager	113.1%	$104,670	3,450
81	Management Consultant	113.1%	$76,590	7,100
82	Gaming Host	113.0%	$36,020	1,650
83	Inspector	112.9%	$39,990	7,860
84	Computer Technician	112.9%	$45,310	8,130
85	Driller	112.9%	$38,590	6,300
86	Billing Specialist	112.9%	$32,930	5,250
87	Equipment Operator	112.8%	$35,440	1,680
88	Service Operator	112.7%	$45,530	4,960
89	Cost Estimator	112.6%	$59,560	1,960
90	Dental Hygienist	112.6%	$70,390	1,960
91	Medical Records Clerk	112.5%	$34,400	4,490
92	Electrical Engineer	112.4%	$91,460	1,450
93	Customer Service Representative	112.2%	$32,130	33,550
94	Animal Care Technician	112.2%	$21,990	2,480
95	Security Guard	112.2%	$29,820	13,140
96	Insurance Agent	112.2%	$54,300	6,260
97	Baker	112.2%	$23,670	2,210
98	Marketing Manager	112.2%	$102,100	1,750
99	Court Clerk	112.1%	$32,910	2,310
100	Dental Assistant	112.0%	$34,410	4,680

If you’re interested, you can read more about the Oklahoma job scene here:

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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