States · Oklahoma

Oklahoma Economy — Live Data

How is the economy doing in Oklahoma? Unemployment is at 4.1%, below the national rate of 4.2%. As one of the key economies in the South Central US, Oklahoma leans on energy, aerospace, and agriculture. Below: live jobs, housing, and income data from FRED and the BLS.

Unemployment Rate
4.1%
▼ Below US average (4.2%)
Nonfarm Jobs
1.80M
▼ -0.1% jobs YoY
House Prices (YoY)
+2.6%
▲ Rising
Per-Capita Income
$67K
▲ +4.7% vs prior year
Oklahoma vs. United States — Unemployment
Oklahoma
4.1%
United States
4.2%

Oklahoma is outperforming the national labor market. Unemployment of 4.1% is 0.1 points below the US rate — a sign of relative strength in local hiring.

Jobs & Output
Nonfarm payrolls
1.80M
Job growth (YoY)
-0.1%
Real GDP (2025)
$213B
GDP growth (YoY)
+1.5%

Payrolls are monthly (BLS); GDP and income are annual (BEA). Key sectors in Oklahoma: energy, aerospace, and agriculture.

What this means if you live or work in Oklahoma
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Job market
With unemployment below the national average, employers in Oklahoma are competing for workers — leverage for job seekers and wage pressure for businesses.
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Housing
House prices are rising moderately (+2.6% YoY) — a balanced market by recent standards.
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Income
Per-capita personal income in Oklahoma is $66,660, up 4.7% from the prior year. Compare against national inflation to gauge real purchasing power.
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Key industries
Oklahoma's economy leans on energy, aerospace, and agriculture — sector-specific national trends (energy prices, rates, consumer spending) hit this state through those channels first.
Key Numbers — Oklahoma
Unemployment4.1%
US unemployment4.2%
Nonfarm jobs1.80M
House prices YoY+2.6%
Per-capita income$66,660
Real GDP$213B
Labor data as ofMay 2026
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National Data
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Data: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) — series OKUR, OKNA, OKSTHPI, OKPCPI, OKRGSP — plus BLS and BEA. Live values load on page open; figures shown are the most recent official releases. Not financial advice.