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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Oklahoma City BY THE NUMBERS 2025
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