2025 By the Numbers

All the data you need to know about the Greater Oklahoma City Region.

GR EAT E R OKLAHOMA CITY BY THE NUMBERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Location & Demographics.........4 Doing Business...........................12 Incentives.................................... 27 Talent & Workforce..................28 Living in OKC.............................36 How We Can Help.................40

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Oklahoma City BY THE NUMBERS 2025

WHY GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY? Nowhere in the United States offers Greater Oklahoma City’s unique combination of livability, affordability and major-metro amenities. Our region’s pro-business climate will help your business thrive while our citizen’s continued investment into our quality of life has created a community where you can easily recruit and retain the workforce you need.

The list of reasons you should build your business in Greater Oklahoma City is growing almost as fast as the region’s population. We have a community where partnership among business, government and civic leaders has reinvented Greater Oklahoma City over the past two decades.

Let us introduce you to the thriving 10-county region that is Greater Oklahoma City: a place that has rediscovered its strengths and redefined itself for the future.

Source: OKC Thunder

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LOCATION & DEMOGRAPHICS

Greater Oklahoma City’s location in the geographic center of the United States gives businesses located here a big advantage. It is equidistant from the east and west coasts and major trade partners of Canada and Mexico. All major trade hubs and more than 411 million residents are within 1,800 miles of Oklahoma City.

That means not only can you easily source materials and other inputs, but you can also get outputs to your customers profitably as well. Our region also has one of the fastest-growing populations in the country. Oklahoma City is currently the 20th largest city in the U.S. and the 42nd largest metropolitan area.

AREA

Greater Oklahoma City Region 7,978 square miles | 20,663 square km Oklahoma City MSA 5,581 square miles | 14,455 square km Oklahoma City 621 square miles | 1,608 square km Geographically, Oklahoma City is the third largest city in the U.S.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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THE GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY REGION

Stillwater

Hennessey

Yale

Cushing

Perkins

Langston

Crescent

Kingfisher

Guthrie

Chandler

Edmond

Luther

Jones

Yukon

El Reno

Oklahoma City

Prague

Spencer

Harrah

Choctaw Midwest City

McLoud

Union City

Mustang

Moore

Shawnee

Minco Tuttle

Bethel Acres

Norman

Pink

Tecumsah

Newcastle

Noble

Goldsby

Chickasha

Slaughterville

Lexington

Ninnekah

LEGEND <50,000

Rush Springs

50,000 - 100,000 >100,000

Oklahoma City MSA 10-County Greater OKC Region

Source: U.S. Census, 2024

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OPULATION, 2010-2025

OKC MSA POPULATION, 2010-2025

The OKC MSA has grown 19% from 2010-2025 , adding 239,499 residents.

OKC MSA Population. 2010-2025

1,100,000 1,150,000 1,200,000 1,250,000 1,300,000 1,350,000 1,400,000 1,450,000 1,500,000 1,550,000

OKLAHOMA CITY MSA TOTAL POPULATION: 1,497,292

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Oklahoma City MSA, Esri Business Analyst 2025 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Oklahoma City MSA, Esri Business Analyst 2025

t need to be added to the document.*

The OKC MSA has grown 19% from 2010-2025, adding 239,499 residents.

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1940-1950 1950-1960 1960-1970 1970-1980 980-1991990-2000 2000-2010 2010-2020

usands)

72.0 17%

105.3

131.9

148.3 99.2 124.4 157.6

172.7

om Previous Decade

22%

22% 20% 11% 13% 14% 14%

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OKLAHOMA CITY MSA POPULATION CHANGE #VALUE!

1960-1970

1970-1980

1980-1990

1990-2000 2000-

ds)

729.73

877.3

972.51

1098.13

22%

22%

172.7

20%

157.6

148.3

131.9

124.4

14%

17%

14%

13%

105.3

99.2

11%

72.0

1890 (1) 1960-1970

1900 (2)

1910

1920

1930

1940

1950

1960

1940-1950

1950-1960

15981 16388 1970-1980

1980-1990

1990-2000

2000-2010

2010-2020

7158 6605

23501 18843 30309 34779 31740 15659 85232

22288 19389 33943 33406

28115 24948 47638 33738

27329 27728 41116 29529

25644 41443 34872 22102

24727 47600 29590 18783 18662 12740

Growth (Thousands)

% Change from Previous Decade

* *

*

27007 26563

POPULATION TOTALS 27550 27761 25245 22170 19326 21575 19205 14681

12770

*

*

11742

25915

116307

221738

244159 414311

325352 486264

439506 591608

240063

272209

405513

2010

2020

2025

2030

OKC MSA

1,252,987

1,425,695

1,497,292

1,556,360

GREATER OKC

1,414,813

1,594,979

1,670,830

1,732,910

OKLAHOMA

3,751,351

3,959,353

4,086,559

417,616

USA

308,745,538 331,449,281

339,887,819 347,149,422 Source: U.S. Census; Esri Business Analyst 2025

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White (62%) Asian (4%)

Black (10%)

Hispanic or Latino (16%)

Two or More Races (13%) American Indian (4%)

Age Breakdown

RACE/ETHNICITY

10% 15% 20% 25% 30%

OKC MSA DEMOGRAPHICS Race & Ethnicity 26%

26%

22%

20%

7%

0% 5%

t

Ages

0-19 20-34 35-54 55-74 75+

Educational Attainment

White (62%) Asian (4%)

Black (10%)

Hispanic or Latino (16%)

Two or More Races (13%) American Indian (4%)

26% Age Breakdown 9-12th Grade / No Diploma (6.1%) 22% GED / Alternative Credential (4.3%) 26%

26%

AGE

20%

r

26% Less than 9th Grade (3.4%) High School Diploma (22.9%) Some College / No Degree (20.0%)

10% 15% 20% 25% 30%

7%

22% Associate's Degree (8.7%)

20%

Bachelor's Degree (22.6%)

Graduate / Professional Degree (12.0%)

0-19

20-34

35-54

55-74

75+

Oklahoma City MSA Population Pyramid

7%

Under 5 years 5 to 9 years

46,920

43,966

0% 5%

49,038

46,094

10 to 14 years 15 to 19 years 20 to 24 years 25 to 29 years 30 to 34 years 35 to 39 years 40 to 44 years 45 to 49 years 50 to 54 years 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 69 years 70 to 74 years 75 to 79 years 80 to 84 years 85 years and over

50,759

47,842

Ages

53,180

50,734

57,150

55,080

0-19 20-34 35-54 55-74 75+

53,695 53,266 52,828 53,470

50,727 51,594 51,380 51,765

Educational Attainment

45,289

44,463

42,640

41,762

38,230

38,529

40,519

42,417

37,338

41,199

29,887

34,263

21,419

26,313

Less than 9th Grade (3.4%) High School Diploma (22.9%)

9-12th Grade / No Diploma (6.1%) GED / Alternative Credential (4.3%) 16,971 15,450

12,287

8,828

Some College / No Degree (20.0%)

Associate's Degree (8.7%) Male Female

Bachelor's Degree (22.6%)

Graduate / Professional Degree (12.0%)

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Oklahoma City MSA Population Pyramid by % Total

HOUSEHOLD INCOME

OKC MSA DEMOGRAPHICS

Household Income

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE 2.5 people

22.4%

27.4%

31.9%

18.2%

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD

0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% Percentage

INCOME $75,271

$0 - $34,999 $35,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $149,999 $150,000 - $199,999

Source: Esri Business Analyst, 2020 OKC MSA Include graph and change year Source: Esri Business Analyst 2025, U.S. Census

26.8% OKC Metro’s median age is 36.9 years old, which is two full years younger than the nation (39.6). 21.9% 25.3% 21.6% AGE RACE/ETHNICITY Asian (3.3%)

White (63.7%)

Black or African American (10%)

er than the nation (39.6).

Hispanic or Latino (13.4%)

4.4%

Two or more races (5.7%)

Amerian Indian & Alaska Native (3.9%)

0-19

20-34

35-54

55-74

75+

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AGE 25 YEARS AND OLDER

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AGE 25 AND OLDER

Less than 9th Grade (3.7%)

PERCENT Associate’s Degree (9%) Bachelor’s Degree (23%) Graduate/Professional Degree (12%) GED/Alternative Credential (4.3%) GED/Alternative Credential (4%) Some College/No Degree (20%) 9-12th Grade/No Diploma (6.5%) Less than 9th Grade (3%) 9 -12th Grade/No Diploma (6%) High School Diploma (23%) High School Diploma (22.8%) Some College/No Degree (24%) Associate's Degree (7.7%) Bachelor's Degree (19.5%)

Source: U.S. Census; Esri Business Analyst 2025

AGE 0-19

COUNT

26.8% 21.9% 25.3%

374687 305385

20-34 35-54 55-74

354,038 301,567 61,710

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9

4.4%

75+

TOTAL

1,397,387

CITY POPULATION

CITY

2010 TOTAL

2020 TOTAL

2010-2020 POPULATION 2024 TOTAL

POPULATION POPULATION

GROWTH

POPULATION

BETHANY

19,051

20,831

9.3%

20,421

CHICKASHA

16,036

16,051

0.1%

17,014

CHOCTAW

11,146

12,182

9.3%

12,358

DEL CITY

21,332

21,822

2.3%

21,272

EDMOND

81,405

94,428

16.0%

99,040

EL RENO

16,749

16,989

1.4%

20,041

GUTHRIE

10,191

10,749

5.5%

11,682

MIDWEST CITY

54,371

58,409

7.4%

58,505

MOORE

55,081

62,793

14.0%

63,845

MUSTANG

17,395

19,879

14.3%

23,965

NEWCASTLE

7,685

11,168

45.3%

14,677

NORMAN

110,925

128,026

15.4%

131,010

OKLAHOMA CITY 579,999

681,054

17.4%

712,919

SHAWNEE

29,857

31,377

5.1%

32,092

STILLWATER

45,688

48,394

5.9%

50,138

WARR ACRES

10,043

10,452

4.1%

10,456

YUKON

22,709

23,630

4.1%

27,068

Source: U.S. Census, 2024 *Only cities with over 10,000 population in 2024 are displayed

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REGIONAL COUNTY POPULATION

COUNTY

2010 TOTAL POPULATION

2020 TOTAL POPULATION

2010-2020 POPULATION 2024 TOTAL

GROWTH

POPULATION

CANADIAN

115,541

154,405

33.6%

181,760

CLEVELAND

255,755

295,528

15.6%

303,952

GRADY

52,431

54,795

4.5%

58,353

KINGFISHER

15,034

15,184

1.0%

15,820

LINCOLN

34,273

33,458

-2.4%

34,972

LOGAN

41,848

49,555

18.4%

53,860

MCCLAIN

34,506

41,662

20.7%

48,434

OKLAHOMA

718,633

796,292

10.8%

816,490

PAYNE

77,350

81,646

5.6%

84,199

POTTAWATOMIE

69,442

72,454

4.3%

74,446

Source: U.S. Census, 2024

From 2010-2024, six counties from the Greater Oklahoma City Region were among the top 10 fastest growing counties in Oklahoma.

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DOING BUSINESS

Greater Oklahoma City offers you big advantages, with a strategic location, market access and the workforce you are looking for. All while providing some of the lowest business costs in the U.S. for a

major metro. There is a reason the Arizona State University Center for the Study of Economic Liberty named Oklahoma City the easiest place in North America to do Business.

DOING BUSINESS

Of the 41 metros larger than Oklahoma City nationwide, OKC is growing at a faster rate than 2/3 of them.

Of the 42 metros larger than Oklahoma City nationwide, OKC is growing at Greater Oklahoma City offers you big advantages, with a strategic location, market access and the workforce you are looking fo a major metro. There is a reason the Arizona State University Center for the Study of Economic Liberty named Oklahoma City th North America to do Business.

COST OF DOING BUSINESS 100 = U.S. AVERAGE

Albuquerque San Antonio Oklahoma City

86.9

90.1 89.5

Nashville Houston Indianapolis Columbus Kansas City Charlotte

91.8

93.4

95.5 95 94.3

98.3

Austin Denver Atlanta Chicago Phoenix Dallas

100.9 100.5

103.9

105.4 105

114.7

Source: Moody’s North American Business Cost Review, 2025 Note: Cost of Doing Business is an index value with the average for the United States being 100. Source: Moody's North American Business Cost Review, 202 Note: Cost of Doing Business is an index value with the average for the United States being 10

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BUSINESS CLIMATE

Labor

Right-To-Work State % Employed Union Members in 2024 (MSA) % Employed Represented by a Union (MSA) State Labor Force (April 2025) Regional Labor Force (Greater OKC) (April 2025)

Yes 6.2% 6.9% 1,997,251 840,624 4% 4.75% 3.75-4.6% 11-12%

Taxes

Corporate Income Tax Rate Personal Income Tax Rate Sales Tax Rate Range (Cities over 10K) Real Property Tax Range (County)

Canadian - 12.00% Cleveland - 12.00% Grady - 11.00% Kingfisher - 11.00% Logan - 11.00% McClain - 11.00% Oklahoma - 11.00% Payne - 11.40%

Lincoln - 11.00% Pottawatomie - 12%

10-14%

Personal Property Tax Range (County)

Canadian - 12.00% Cleveland - 12.00% Grady - 11.00% Kingfisher - 11.00% Logan - 10.00% McClain - 11.00% Oklahoma - 13.75% Payne - 11.40%

Lincoln - 12.00% Pottawatomie - 14%

Inventory exempt from tax for certain purposes; final destination must be outside Oklahoma and remain in state for less than 9 months

Inventory Tax

Labor-Intensive Manufacturer Effective Tax Rate (State)

#1 Lowest 2.2%

New Firm Rank New Firm Rate New Firm Rank New Firm Rate

Corporate Headquarters Effective Tax Rate (State)

# 2 Lowest 8.1%

Shared Services Center Effective Tax Rate (State)

#2 Lowest

New Firm Rank New Firm Rate

3.8%

Property Tax Collections Per Capita (State 2025)

Rank Collections

#5 Lowest $5,038

Gasoline Taxes (Jan. 2024 Taxes in Cents per Gallon)

State Of Oklahoma Excise Tax U.S. State Excise Tax Average Unemployment Tax (State 2025)

20 32

Conditional Factor "D" and State Factor of "50%"

Rate for Newly Established Employers Range of Rates Taxable Wage Base Maximum Weekly Benefit Maximum Benefit Amount Maximum Benefit Wage Charge

1.50% 0.3% to 9.2% $28,200 $541 $8,656 $25,968

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Average Employer Cost: $1.41 per $100 of payroll

Costs

Cost of Doing Business Index (MSA) Cost of Living Index (Oklahoma City) Average Class A Office Lease Rate Average Marketwide Office Lease Rate Average Lease Rate - Industrial

82.2 86.9

$24.12 $20.08 $8.47

Residential Commercial Industrial All Sectors Average Price of Electricity (State - March 2025 In Cents Per kWh)

8.37 5.25 8.12 12.37

Source: UnionStats, Lightcast, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, OK Tax Commission, County Assessors, Tax Foundation, American Petroleum Institue, Moody’s, C2ER, CoStar 2025, Energy Information Administration, OESC, Rich States, Poor States- Oregon Departmnet of Consumer and Business Services (2025)

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DOING BUSINESS

DOING BUSINESS DOING BUSINESS DOING BUSINESS

STRONG GROWTH IN OKLAHOMA CITY DOING BUSINESS

Strong Growth in Oklahoma City

Strong Growth in Oklahoma City Strong Growth in Oklahoma City

Population Growth 2010-2020

Population Growth 2010-2020 Population Growth 2010-2020 Population Growth 2010-2020 Population Growth (2010-2020)

GDP Growth (2010-2019) Strong Growth in Oklahoma City GDP Growth (2010-2019) GDP Growth (2010-2019) GDP Growth (2010-2019)

Job Growth (2010-2020) Job Growth (2010-2020)

GDP Growth (2010- 2020) GDP Growth (2010-2020) Population Growth 2010-2020

Job Growth (2010-2020) Job Growth (2010-2020) Job Growth (2010-2020)

14%

14%

14%

14%

G (2

31% Job Growth (2010-2020)

31%

31%

31%

10%

10%

10%

10%

9%

9%

9%

9%

24% 26% 14%

31%

24%

24%

24%

10%

22%

22%

22%

22%

9%

19%

7%

GDP Growth (2010-2020)

7%

7%

7%

17%

% % % % % % %

5%

5%

5%

5%

26%

6%

6%

6%

6%

7%

19%

17%

5%

6%

Oklahoma City MSA Oklahoma United States

Unemployment Rate (2020)

Unemployment Rate (2020) Unemployment Rate (2020) Unemployment Rate (2020)

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (2024)

4.3%

4.3%

4.3%

4.3%

Unemployment Rate (2020)

4.3% Unemployment Rate (2024) 4.3% 4.3% 4.3%

4.3%

6.1%

6.1%

6.1%

6.1%

4.3%

Oklahoma City MSA

3.1%

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City MSA Oklahoma United States 3.3%

Oklahoma City MSA Oklahoma United States Oklahoma City MSA Oklahoma United States Oklahoma City MSA Oklahoma United States

O

United States

4.0%

11

11

11

11

0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.5%

United States

Oklahoma Oklahoma City MSA

Source: U.S. Census, BEA, BLS

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ECONOMIC DRIVERS The economy of the Greater Oklahoma City region is diverse. Aerospace makes up one of the fastest-growing sectors, employing more than 45,500 individuals and having experienced a 21% increase in goods & services output from 2020-2025 . A few of the key economic drivers include Government, Health Care, Retail Trade and Professional Services. Federal, state and local government account for approximately 20% of all jobs

primarily because of the presence of Tinker Air Force Base, the Federal Aviation Administration, tribal employment, and Oklahoma City is the state’s capital. The largest number of establishments are found within the professional services sector and the oil and gas sector remains a major contributor to GDP and wages.

Health Care and Social Assistance 102,829 jobs

Professional, Scientific, and Technical 48,705 jobs

Retail Trade 82,459 jobs

Government 164,788 jobs

Source: BLS QCEW 2024 (Greater Oklahoma City Region; Lightcast 2025.2)

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53,463 BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS IN GREATER OKC REGION

Industry

Number of Establishments

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

8,289 6,216 5,330 4,929 3,988 3,827 3,575 3,216 3,194 2,489 1,492 1,371 1,179 1,179 1,165

Health Care and Social Assistance

Retail Trade Construction

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

Accommodation and Food Services

Finance and Insurance

Wholesale Trade

Other Services (except Public Administration)

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Manufacturing

Transportation and Warehousing

Information Government

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

687 677 322 304 138

Educational Services

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Management of Companies and Enterprises

Utilities

Source: BLS QCEW 2024 (Lightcast 2025.2)

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MAJOR EMPLOYERS

Industry

Employee Count

State of Oklahoma Tinker Air Force Base

Government

37,600 27,000 13,940 11,530 11,000 9,500 8,000 6,500 6,500 5,600 5,150 5,100 5,000 4,300 3,500 3,300 3,100 2,700 2,240 2,200 2,200 2,100 2,050 1,950 1,830 1,800 1,500 1,400 1,380 1,320 1,310 1,300 1,300 1,250 1,250 1,200 1,160 1,100 1,060 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

Military

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater Campus

Higher Education Higher Education

University of Oklahoma - Norman

INTEGRIS Health* OU Medical Center

Health Care Health Care

Amazon

Warehouse & Distribution

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc*

Wholesale & Retail

Mercy Hospital*

Health Care Health Care Aerospace Government

SSM Health Care of Oklahoma, Inc.* FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center

City of Oklahoma City

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Higher Education

Paycom*

Technology Aerospace Health Care

The Boeing Company

Norman Regional Hospital

Midfirst Bank*

Finance

AT&T

Telecommunications

OGE Energy Corp*

Utility Retail

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores*

Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Government

Oklahoma City Community College

Higher Education

BancFirst*

Finance

American Fidelity*

Finance/Insurance

UPS

Transportation

Devon Energy Corp*

Oil & Gas

Advanced Call Center Technologies

Administration & Support

Johnson Controls

Manufacturing Higher Education

University of Central Oklahoma

Stillwater Medical Center

Health Care

Costco Member Service Center

Customer Service

Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Beverage Distribution

INTEGRIS-Deaconess Hospital*

Health Care

Dell

Sales & Business Services

The Climate Control Group

Manufacturing

Expand Energy*

Oil & Gas

Farmers Insurance Group

Customer Service

Bank of Oklahoma Dolese Bros. Co.*

Finance

Manufacturing

Continental Resources* Cox Communications Northrop Grumman Rose State College

Oil & Gas

Telecommunications

Aerospace

Higher Education

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*Indicates headquarters in the MSA; employee counts subject to change. Numbers may include all branches. Source: The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, 2025

TARGET INDUSTRIES AVIATION & AEROSPACE

The aerospace industry in Greater Oklahoma City is vibrant and thriving. When combining public and private employment, Oklahoma is one of the top 10 aerospace states in the United States. In fact, from 2020-2025, the number of aerospace companies located in the 10 county region has grown by an incredible 16% and employment has increased by 5%. Access to a ready-made workforce, central location, strong government partnerships, low business costs and incentives that cater to aerospace are just a handful of reasons industry leaders like Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, Kratos, Skydweller, Northrop Grumman and more are expanding rapidly in Greater Oklahoma City. Occupations Commonly Found in Aerospace

A strong federal presence with Tinker Air Force Base, home to the majority of MRO for the Air Force, and the FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, contribute to a sector that employs more than 45,500 in Greater Oklahoma City and produce a total economic impact of $15 billion annually. Only about 25% of those employed at Tinker AFB are active military, which offers greater employment opportunities to the aerospace skilled workforce. Approximately, 94,000 veterans live in the Greater OKC region. Learn more about Greater Oklahoma City’s Aviation sector at www.greateroklahomacity. com/aviation.

Jobs in Greater OKC Median Hourly Earnings

Logisticians

2,838 4,061

$43.23 $51.43 $51.64 $51.03 $52.80 $44.01 $42.06 $30.88 $31.12 $29.47 $28.39 $19.53 $18.48 $27.06 $22.41

Software Developers Aerospace Engineers Electrical Engineers

975 909

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

1,142

Industrial Engineers Mechanical Engineers Sheet Metal Workers

983 984

2,112 3,197 2,286

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Industrial Machinery Mechanics Maintenance Workers, Machinery

267 988

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assem- blers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

4,268 1,259 3,010

Machinists

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Source: BLS, Occupational Employment Statistics via Lightcast, 2025.2

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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING In Greater Oklahoma City, there are more than 1,800 advanced manufacturing businesses that employ nearly 42,000 people. The region’s low tax rates and utility costs make it the ideal location for advanced manufacturing. Greater Oklahoma City is also situated in the middle of the I-35 Megalopolis, the fastest-growing region in the country. Not only is the region’s workforce large and growing, but it is also productive. Workers in the region are free to work in any company without paying union dues or fees, since

Oklahoma voters passed Right-to-Work in 2001. At the junction of three major interstates, I-35, I-40 and I-44, advanced manufacturers in Greater Oklahoma City can reach more than 178 million customers by truck the same day. Greater Oklahoma City is equidistant from both coasts and at the center of the I-35 NAFTA corridor. Learn more about advanced manufacturing in Oklahoma City at www.greateroklahomacity.com/ manufacturing .

Advanced Manufacturing Occupations

Jobs in Greater OKC Median Hourly Earnings

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing,

5,615 2,889 2,803

$28.37 $26.40 $18.56 $30.88 $29.47 $31.58 $19.53 $18.48 $27.06 $22.41 $23.28 $21.49 $23.49 $24.89 $17.40

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

Sheet Metal Workers

2,112

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

2,286 2,993

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers

988

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

4,268 1,259 3,010 2,171

Machinists

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

663

573

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

13,357 20,223

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Source: BLS, Occupational Employment Statistics via Lightcast, 2025.2

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BIOTECH Ground-breaking discoveries made by Oklahoma City-based researchers have helped put Oklahoma City on the map as a contender in the bioscience and technology marketplace. Greater Oklahoma City’s broader bioscience companies (including Healthcare) boast a Gross Regional Product of $5.7 billion, employ nearly 40,000 workers with total earnings of $4.1 billion. Undeniably, one of the most significant factors in this area’s biotech boom is the powerful symbiotic relationship between entrepreneurs, clinical researchers, academic investigators, and public and private investors. In 2022, the region was awarded $35 million as part of the Build Back Better Regional Grant challenge to further develop this cluster. Exciting progress continues in Oklahoma City’s Innovation District with the opening of Convergence, a transformative public-private, mixed-use development located at NE Eighth Street and Stiles. The development features a 230,000-square-foot, eight-story office

building—including 50,000 square feet of state-of-the- art research lab space—designed to foster collaboration between researchers, entrepreneurs, and private industry. Convergence also includes community gathering spaces, a coffee shop, and access to the nearby Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OU Health, and other major bioscience institutions. The project represents a significant investment in Oklahoma City’s growing biotech ecosystem and serves as a physical and strategic anchor for future development in the Innovation District. BISNOW recently ranked Oklahoma City as one of five emerging hubs for life science development. Learn more at www.greateroklahomacity.com/bio .

Biotech Occupations Software Developers

Jobs in Greater OKC Median Hourly Earnings

4,061

$51.43 $28.84 $39.86 $37.91 $38.12 $38.35 $20.86 $27.91 $26.43 $38.91 $19.53 $18.48 $21.53 $21.36

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

56

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

560

Microbiologists

75

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

499 241 281 184

Chemists

Biological Technicians Chemical Technicians

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

2,490

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

553 988

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

4,268

261 359

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Ten- ders Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

2,171 1,090

$23.28

$17.11

Source: BLS, Occupational Employment Statistics via Lightcast, 2025.2

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LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION There’s a reason the Greater Oklahoma City region is such a great place for Logistics: location. Greater Oklahoma City is located in the geographic center of North America, the United States and the growing south-central region. Oklahoma City sits at the junction of three of the nation’s major interstates (I-35, I-40 and I-44) and is equidistant from the east and west coasts and major trade partners of Canada and Mexico. All major trade hubs and more than 411 million residents are within 1,800 miles of Oklahoma City. From Oklahoma City, companies have access to

more than 4 million people within a 2.5-hour drive and the majority of the U.S. can be reached within a two-day trucking distance. Greater Oklahoma City is also home to Will Rogers World Airport - Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 106. Companies located here have access to two Class 1 railways, close proximity to two inland ports and the port of Houston is within 500 miles. Learn more at www.greateroklahomacity.com/logistics .

Logistics & Distribution Occupations

Jobs in Greater OKC Median Hourly Earnings

Buyers and Purchasing Agents Customer Service Representatives

2,475 16,922 1,560 2,889 2,803 1,440 1,169 2,286 3,977 13,357 4,813 2,883 20,223

$33.83 $18.49 $21.80 $26.40 $18.56 $25.64 $28.08 $29.47 $29.68

Order Clerks

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

$24.89 $18.29 $21.76 $17.40

Light Truck Drivers

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Packers and Packagers, Hand Stockers and Order Fillers

1,246 12,718

$14.76 $15.93

Source: BLS, Occupational Employment Statistics via Lightcast, 2024.2

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BACK-OFFICE / SHARED SERVICES Greater Oklahoma City has proven for decades that its world-class business climate, reliable workforce and diverse real estate options give companies located here an edge against their competition. Locating in Greater Oklahoma City means working shoulder to shoulder with peers who are at the forefront of their industry.

Here is just a small list of companies who are either headquartered or have a regional headquarter/ shared services operations in Oklahoma City: FAA, AT&T, Dell EMC, Hertz, Cox, Costco, Farmers, Sprint, Southwest Airlines, AAA, CACI, Signify Health, T-Mobile, Heartland Payment Systems TTEC, Hobby Lobby, OG&E, Devon, Paycom, Sonic, Midfirst Bank, Love’s, BancFirst, American Fidelity, Continental Resources and Dolese Bros. Learn more about shared services in Greater Oklahoma City at www.greateroklahomacity.com/sharedservices .

Back-Office / Shared Services Occupations

Jobs in Greater OKC Median Hourly Earnings

General and Operations Managers

21,266 3,155 4,665 3,376 4,351 8,355 1,447

$40.03 $59.51 $28.73 $41.81 $25.67 $36.94 $44.13 $24.69 $51.43 $40.75 $23.99

Financial Managers

Human Resources Specialists

Management Analysts

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Accountants and Auditors Computer Systems Analysts

Computer User Support Specialists

4,510 4,061

Software Developers

Data Scientists

903

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

5,064

9,588

$30.17

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

8,950 16,922 15,421

$21.67 $18.49 $17.74

Customer Service Representatives

Office Clerks, General

Source: BLS, Occupational Employment Statistics via Lightcast, 2025.2

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TRANSPORTATION

4,391,779 people within ~2.5‐hour drive time (150 mile | 241 km radius)

2‐day trucking distance (1,200 mile | 1,931 km radius)

73,367,421 people within 2‐hour flight (600 mile | 966 km radius)

Source: Esri Data, 2025

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NONSTOP AIR SERVICE

Seattle

New York

Chicago

Salt Lake City

Las Vegas

Denver

Washington D.C.

Los Angeles

St. Louis

Nashville

Charlotte

OKC

Phoenix

Atlanta

Dallas/ Ft. Worth

Destin

Austin

Orlando

San Antonio

Houston

Tampa

Miami

NON-STOP SERVICE Atlanta.....................................................Delta, Frontier Austin...............................................................Southwest Charlotte ........................................................................ American Chicago Midway...........................................Southwest Chicago O’Hare..............American Airlines, United Dallas/Ft. Worth............................................American Denver............................Frontier, Southwest, United Destin................................................................ Allegiant* Houston/Hobby...........................................Southwest Houston/Intercontinental.................................United Las Vegas........................................Allegiant, Frontier Los Angeles.....Allegiant*, American, Southwest* Miami..................................................................American

Minneapolis.............................................................. Delta Nashville......................................................... Southwest New York LaGuardia........................American, Delta Orlando...............American*, Frontier*, Southwest* Orlando Sanford.............................................Allegiant* Phoenix......................................American, Southwest Salt Lake City..........................................................Delta San Antonio...................................................Southwest Seattle......................................................................Alaska St. Louis...........................................................Southwest Tampa...............................................................Southwest Washington (DCA, Reagan).American, Southwest

All flights are subject to change without notice. * Seasonal Service Source: FlyOKC.com

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AIR Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is located 20 minutes from downtown Oklahoma City. The airport has eight airlines, 40 from downtown Oklahoma City. The airport has eight airlines that service 22 destinations. nonstop flights, and about 85 total daily departures. The region also has Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) and two reliever airports: Wiley Post and Max Westheimer and general The region also has Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) and two reliever airports, Wiley Post and Max Westheimer, and two general aviation airports, Clarence E. Page and the Shawnee Regional Airport. aviation airports: Clarence E. Page and the Shawnee Regional Airport. AIR Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is located 20 minutes

RAIL BNSF and Union Pacific Railway provide Class I rail transportation in the Greater Oklahoma City region, with more than 4,000 miles of track City region, with more than 4,000 miles of track connecting Oklahoma communities with other U.S. cities, markets, and ports. connecting Oklahoma communities with other U.S. cities, markets, and ports. Amtrak service is provided via the Heartland Flyer, which makes daily runs to Fort Worth, Texas. provided via the Heartland Flyer, with daily roundtrips to Fort Worth. RAIL BNSF and Union Pacific Railway provide Class I rail transportation in the Greater Oklahoma Amtrak passanger rail service is

ROAD The region is home to four interstates. Oklahoma City is at the crossroads of I- 35, I-40, and I-44 and is supported by I-240. ROAD The region is home to fives interstates. Oklahoma City is at the crossroads of I-35, I-40, and I-44 and is supported by I-240 and I-235. Freight carriers and truck transportation run efficiently on more than 2,400 miles of highways and interstates with minimal congestion. Freight carriers and truck transportation run efficiently on more than 2,400 miles of highways and interstates with minimal congestion.

PORT Port of Catoosa is located 2 hours from Oklahoma City. It is one of the largest, most inland- river port, which utilizes the 25,000- mile inland river system. The nearest international port is Port of Houston, which is about 500 miles away. PORT Port of Catoosa is located 2 hours from Oklahoma City. It is one of the largest, most inland river ports, which utilizes the 25,000- mile inland river system. The nearest international port is Port of Houston, which is about 500 miles away.

TRANSIT Oklahoma City offers a variety of public transportation options throughout the city center: • OKC Streetcar • EMBARK Bus • Edmond CityLink Bus • Rideshares • Spokies Bike Share • Electrical Scooters Rideshares •OKC Streetcar • EMBARK Bus • Edmond CityLink Bus • Rideshares • Spokies Bike Share • Electric Scooters TRANSIT Oklahoma City offers a variety of public transportation options throughout the city center:

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA’S TOP EXPORT COUNTRIES

Country

2024 Exports 1-Year Growth 10-Year Growth Share of Total Trade

Canada Germany

$1,853,510,656 $721,041,434 $606,399,860 $467,361,424 $388,838,077 $356,050,397 $312,905,327 $304,843,481 $248,289,140

-1% 21% -4% 45%

18.0% 158%

24%

9% 8% 6% 5% 5% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3%

Mexico

7%

Netherlands

189% 329%

Brazil Japan

208%

36% 31% 47%

56%

Australia

158%

Singapore

34%

Saudi Arabia

261%

137.0%

United Kingdom $246,569,249

17% 35%

120%

Norway All Other

$227,428,340 $2,012,473,495

1302%

11%

13%

26%

OKLAHOMA’S TOP EXPORT CATEGORIES TOP OKLAHOMA EXPORTS

Oklahoma's Top Exports

Aircraft, Spacecraft, & Parts ($1.4), 18%

Electric Machinery ($863M), 11%

Plastics ($236M), 3%

Medical or Surgical Instruments ($346M), 5%

Vehicles & Parts ($247M), 3%

Nuclear Reactors, Industrial Machinery, & Parts ($2.5B), 33%

All Other ($2.13B), 28%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Division data, 2024

FOREIGN TRADE ZONES Foreign-trade zones are designated sites licensed by the FTZ Board at which special customs procedures may be used. These procedures allow domestic activity involving foreign items to take place prior to formal customs entry. These zones offer significant cost and time savings for companies. FTZ 106 - The Oklahoma City Port Authority operates Foreign-Trade Zone #106 under the grant of authority from the United States Foreign-Trade Zone Board to promote economic development throughout the Greater Oklahoma City. FTZ #106 serves a 22-county region in Central Oklahoma. There are four FTZs in Oklahoma.

Source: ForeignTradeZone106.org, International Trade Administration

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Companies locating or expanding in Greater Oklahoma City have access to a variety of world-class local and state incentives that help foster growth and ensure success in our community. Our region has continually invested its resources in fostering a healthy and robust business climate. You can get more in-depth info about these various programs at www.greateroklahomacity.com/incentives or www.okcommerce.gov/doing-business/business- relocation-expansion/incentives . INCENTIVES

STATE INCENTIVES INCENTIVES FOR QUALITY JOBS

TAX EXEMPTIONS Companies in manufacturing, warehouse & distribution, certain computer/data processing services, refinery and aircraft repair could be exept from add valorem taxes for 5 years. Additionally, manufacturers could be exempt from paying sales tax on the purchases of machinery and equipment, energy and tangible personal property used in the design, development and the manufacturing operation at the manufacturing site. OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Opportunity Zones, New Market Tax Credits, Foreign Trade Zones, Export Assistance, Freeport Inventory Benefits, Infrastructure Grants, American Indian

Companies could receive a cash rebate in the form of quarterly cash payments for a number of years depending on the quantity of jobs created and the average annual wages. INCENTIVES FOR INVESTMENT Manufacturers could receive a tax credit for significant investments in depreciable property or in the addition of full-time employees engaged in manufacturing, processing or aircraft maintenance. INCENTIVES FOR EXPANDING OKLAHOMA COMPANIES Local companies that are expanding and creating new jobs and making

significant investments in facilities, machinery and equipment, may be eligible for incentive dollars. INCENTIVES FOR WORKFORCE Aerospace or automotive companies that hire engineers could receive a tax

Lands Tax Credit and Industrial Access Road Assistance. LOCAL INCENTIVES The City of Oklahoma City’s Strategic Investment Program (SIP) is a deal-closing

fund that provides companies with a cash award based on the quantity and quality of newly created jobs and capital investment made within the city limits. The company must hire a minimum of 50 employees, produce an annual payroll of 1.75 million and exceed specific average wage thresholds. Additionally, other communities in the region offer different local incentives such as TIF districts, build- to-suit programs, property specific incentives and more. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber can connect you to local community incentives and resources.

credit based upon the compensation paid to the engineer. Additionally, the individual engineer hired could receive a tax credit. A cybersecurity or software employee could also receive a tax credit. Incentive dollars are also available to support the workforce recruitment process and customized training needs of qualifying new and expanding Oklahoma companies.

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TALENT AND WORKFORCE

Source: Lightcast 2024.2; 10-County Greater Oklahoma City region GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY TOTAL LABOR FORCE: 826,815

Greater Oklahoma City’s best asset is undoubtedly its workforce. With more than 825,000 workers and nearly 245,000 attending area colleges, universities and technical schools, the region can fulfill the needs of your company. While our workers are ready for the challenges of today, our significant education and training infrastructure ensure your Greater Oklahoma City workforce will be ready for the challenges of tomorrow. In fact, the

area boasts one of the country’s most sophisticated and best-ranked CareerTech training programs, delivering free, high-quality, customized training to qualifying new and expanding companies. The Greater Oklahoma City region is home to 19 colleges and universities. Nine technology centers deliver high-quality, customized training to both new and expanding companies.

EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY - GREATER OKC REGION SERVICE-PROVIDING 88% GOODS-PRODUCING 12% SUPER-SECTORS TRADE, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITIES 142,239 18% GOVERNMENT 165,675 21% EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICES 116,143 15% PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES 102,201 13% LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY 90,126 11% FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 41,935 5% MANUFACTURING 41,667 5% CONSTRUCTION 38,875 5% OTHER SERVICES 34,686 4% NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINING 15,481 2% INFORMATION 7,546 1% Source: Lightcast 2025.2 QCEW and Non-QCEW; 10 County Greater Oklahoma City

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REGIONAL COMMUTER PATTERNS The 10-county Oklahoma City region functions as a single labor shed, where 50 miles is equivalent to 50 minutes, which gives you access to a much larger labor pool. The average commute time in the region is 23 minutes. This map shows the 10-county Partnership region and the commuting pattern between each county. The number listed within the county boundary is the percentage of residents who stay in their home county to work. The lines between counties show the percentage of residents who travel to other counties to work. For the purpose of clarity, only commuter flows of 5 percent and above are pictured below.

PAYNE 71%

KINGFISHER 54%

LOGAN 20%

19%

10%

30%

65%

7%

LINCOLN 31%

CANADIAN 22%

OKLAHOMA 85%

38%

67%

5%

6%

11%

8%

7%

34%

40%

53%

POTTAWATOMIE 49%

43%

CLEVELAND 39%

11%

8%

GRADY 35%

25%

MCCLAIN 23%

5%

Source: LEHD, 2022

From To Canadian Cleveland Grady Kingfisher Lincoln Logan McClain Oklahoma Payne Pottawatomie Outside of region Canadian 14,474 (22%) 4,297 (6%) 529 (1%) 600 (1%) 117 295 402 (1%)44,816 (67%) 353 (1%) 521 (1%) 7,910 Cleveland 2,728 (3%) 40,836 (39%) 636 (1%) 168 170 272 2,197 (2%)55,836 (53%) 628 (1%) 1,412 (1%) 13,384 Grady 1,238 (7%) 1,974 (11%) 6,335 (35%) 92 (1%) 60 84 916 (5%) 7,226 (40%) 110 (1%) 188 (1%) 4,455 Kingfisher 393 (7%) 154 (3%) 49 (1%) 2,835 (54%) 15 69 (1%) 33 (1%) 1,558 (30%) 98 (2%) 48 (1%) 1,630 Lincoln 217 (2%) 529 (5%) 60 (1%) 42 3,161 (31%) 104 (1%) 75 (1%) 3,867 (38%) 974 (10%) 1,134 (11%) 2,274 Logan 500 (3%) 826 (5%) 62 287 (2%) 74 82 11,336 (65%) 718 (4%) 135 (1%) 2,818

3,536 (20%)

3,355 (23%)

McClain

492 (3%) 3,676 (25%) 511 (3%)

72

44

54

6,377 (43%) 97 (1%)

172 (1%)

3,066

2,258 (1%)

249,886 (85%)

2,055 (1%) 17,513 (71%)

Oklahoma

10,304 (4%) 22,295 (8%)

1,115

672

518

1,323

2,415 (1%)

33,562

Payne

351 (1%)

818 (3%)

79

98 359 (1%) 312 (1%)

89 4,619 (19%)

313 (1%)

7,598

Pottawatomie

528 (2%) 1,847 (8%)

131 (1%)

55 602 (3%)

96 200 (1%) 7,631 (34%)446 (2%) 11,055 (49%)

3,632

Outside of Region

6,278

14,716

3,322

1,734

1,817 1,334 2,346

73,239 7,710

3,257

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