Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Oklahoma compares
Oklahoma's median is $39,920, $17,630 (30.6%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 47th, one of the ten lowest-paying 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $60,850 or more and the bottom 10% under $25,010. That range is wider than the national one.
About 260 marine mechanics work in Oklahoma, 1.1% of the U.S. total. That is close to the U.S. average for a workforce its size.
Pay distribution: Oklahoma vs. United States
Oklahoma median $39,920
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Oklahoma annual | Oklahoma hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,010 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $31,210 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $39,920 | $19.19 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $46,910 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $60,850 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $41,750 | $20.07 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Oklahoma
How much does a marine mechanic make in Oklahoma?
The median is $39,920 a year, or $19.19 an hour (May 2025). The average is $41,750.
Is Oklahoma a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 47th of 50, 30.6% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Oklahoma?
About 260.