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💰 COL Index: 88 — Very Affordable

Salaries in Lawton, OK

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$66,875
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$76,342
model average ÷ 87.6 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$151,756
City 1BR Rent Reference
$717
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Lawton?

$66,875 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$66,875/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,573/month
Household income context$51,571

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -4% vs national

Marketing Manager

$151,756
💡 Purchasing-power model $173,237
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $72.96/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -4% vs national

Pharmacist

$130,969
💡 Purchasing-power model $149,508
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $62.97/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -4% vs national

Software Developer

$122,525
💡 Purchasing-power model $139,869
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $58.91/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -4% vs national

Construction Manager

$104,184
💡 Purchasing-power model $118,932
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.09/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -4% vs national

Project Manager

$97,512
💡 Purchasing-power model $111,315
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $46.88/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Lawton

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (87.6/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $151,756
2 Pharmacist $130,969
3 Software Developer $122,525
4 Construction Manager $104,184
5 Project Manager $97,512
6 Physical Therapist $96,000
7 Financial Analyst $95,326
8 Web Developer $89,299
9 Dental Hygienist $84,273
10 Accountant $82,877
11 Registered Nurse $82,868
12 Data Analyst $80,259
13 Police Officer $72,123
14 Human Resources Specialist $65,133
15 Elementary School Teacher $61,301
16 Plumber $60,993
17 Paralegal $60,415
18 Electrician $59,260
19 Real Estate Agent $59,192
20 Graphic Designer $59,058
21 Firefighter $54,995
22 Carpenter $54,802
23 HVAC Technician $53,599
24 Heavy Truck Driver $51,115
25 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $48,139
26 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,139
27 Dental Assistant $48,139
28 Nail Technician $48,139
29 Cosmetologist $48,139
30 Personal Trainer $48,139
31 Chef/Head Cook $48,139
32 Auto Mechanic $48,139
33 Pharmacy Technician $48,139
34 Veterinary Technician $48,139
35 Loan Officer $48,139
36 Insurance Agent $48,139
37 Social Worker $48,139
38 Welder $47,745
39 Medical Assistant $36,846
40 Security Guard $34,795

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Lawton salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.602×–1.443× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 87.6 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Lawton

🏠
1BR Rent
$717/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$920/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$147,250
📉
Unemployment
3.3%
💳
Median Income
$51,571
🎓
College Educated
24%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
88
Very Affordable
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❓ Lawton Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Lawton mean on this page?

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$66,875 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Lawton workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Lawton?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,573 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Lawton?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Lawton?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.602×–1.443× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Lawton

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