ECONOMIC DRIVERS The economy of the Greater Oklahoma City region is diverse. Aerospace makes up one of the fastest-growing sectors, employing more than 43,000 individuals and having experienced a 48% increase in goods & services output from 2015- 2020. 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 99,435 jobs
Professional, Scientific, and Technical 48,092 jobs
Retail Trade 81,901 jobs
Government 161,445 jobs
Source: BLS QCEW 2023 (Greater Oklahoma City Region; Lightcast 2024)
Oklahoma City AT A GLANCE 2024
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