VeloCity - January 2026

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

OKLAHOMA RANKS #11 FOR ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Oklahoma & Bordering State Economic Outlook Rank

PROPERTY TAX BURDEN (PER $1,000 OF PERSONAL INCOME)

AVERAGE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COSTS (PER $100 OF PAYROLL)

TOP MARGINAL CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE

TOP MARGINAL PERSONAL INCOME TAX RATE

SALES TAX BURDEN (PER $1,000 OF PERSONAL INCOME)

OVERALL RANK

STATE

2.51% RANK: 5

0.00% RANK: 1

$36.98 RANK: 42

$29.53 RANK: 36

$0.88 RANK: 9

9TH

TEXAS

4.00% RANK: 7

4.75% RANK: 20

$17.11 RANK: 3

$29.15 RANK: 35

$1.41 RANK: 34

11TH OKLAHOMA

4.40% RANK: 11

4.40% RANK: 17

$29.06 RANK: 30

$25.42 RANK: 25

$0.93 RANK: 10

17TH COLORADO

6.50% RANK: 26

5.58% RANK: 26

$30.64 RANK: 35

$31.60 RANK: 39

$1.02 RANK: 16

23RD

KANSAS

4.58% RANK: 13

5.70% RANK: 28

$24.33 RANK: 17

$23.52 RANK: 22

$1.54 RANK: 38

24TH MISSOURI

5.90% RANK: 21

5.90% RANK: 30

$21.81 RANK: 10

$49.00 RANK: 49

$1.27 RANK: 24

33RD NEW MEXICO

Source: Alec-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, 2025. (1=Best, 50=Worst).

• Oklahoma ranked #11 in the nation for best economic outlook. • The Economic Outlook Ranking, analyzed by the American Legislative Exchange Council (Rich States, Poor States), is a forecast based on a states’ current standing in 15 state policy variables.

• Each of these factors is influenced directly by state lawmakers through the legislative process. • When ranked against bordering states (TX, CO, KS, MO, and NM) Oklahoma ranks 2nd overall, and favorably in several select categories.

For comprehensive Economic Indicator and Regional Data, please visit your Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Economic Development Division at www.greateroklahomacity.com/economicindicators

DID YOU KNOW? Get regional demographic data, consumer expenditure information, labor force data for the Greater Oklahoma City Region and more at greateroklahomacity.com.

or contact Eric Long, Research Economist, at 405-297-8976; elong@okcchamber.com

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