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Federal Employment in OKLAHOMA

Federal workforce data for OKLAHOMA. This state accounts for 1.9% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.

What the Numbers Say About Federal Employment in OKLAHOMA

OKLAHOMA is home to 44,363 federal civilian employees, which is 1.9% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472 recorded in OPM FedScope for March 2025. Versus the prior reporting period, the state's federal headcount moved down by -0.3%, reflecting the combined effect of new hires via USAJOBS, retirements, inter-state transfers, and attrition across the 22 federal agencies currently operating on state soil.

Pay in OKLAHOMA averages $91,890 across all federal grades and occupations, placing the state 16.4% below the national federal civilian average of $109,869. The gap reflects locality-pay tables, the mix of headquarters versus field-office roles, and the occupational profile of agencies that concentrate here. Average length of service is 11.4 years — a signal of workforce stability and the degree to which federal careers anchor local economies.

The largest federal employer in OKLAHOMA is DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE with 17,984 employees at an average salary of $86,085. The highest-paying agency in the state is FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION at $127,782 average salary. For job seekers browsing USAJOBS postings filtered to OKLAHOMA, these agency-level concentrations matter because they determine which career ladders, locality-pay tables, and mission areas dominate local federal employment. All figures come directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes, updated quarterly.

Federal Employees

44,363

-0.3% from prior period

Average Salary

$91,890

+2.7%

Avg Length of Service

11.4 yrs

Agencies Present

22

Salary Context

How federal pay in OKLAHOMA compares to the national average of $109,869

State Average

$91,890

National Average

$109,869

vs. National Avg

-16.4%

Federal Agencies in OKLAHOMA

22 federal agencies operate in OKLAHOMA. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE is the largest with 17,984 employees.

# Agency Employees Avg Salary
1 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 17,984 $86,085
2 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 7,540 $103,037
3 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 4,803 $80,835
4 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 3,470 $119,048
5 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 2,598 $79,206
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 1,756 $91,547
7 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1,354 $96,999
8 DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR 1,084 $85,851
9 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 895 $79,408
10 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 663 $87,049
11 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 455 $93,871
12 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 386 $96,356
13 DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY 348 $107,271
14 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 189 $93,812
15 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPM 108 $117,252
16 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 97 $119,365
17 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 59 $77,937
18 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 51 $107,070
19 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 45 $127,782
20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 45 $120,461
21 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 36 $101,113
22 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 20 $110,225

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44,822 employees $108,206 avg

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45,068 employees $112,495 avg

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46,211 employees $98,796 avg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal employees work in OKLAHOMA? ▾
OKLAHOMA has 44,363 federal civilian employees as of March 2025. This represents 1.9% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average federal salary in OKLAHOMA? ▾
The average federal salary in OKLAHOMA is $91,890 per year, which is 16.4% below the national federal average of $109,869.
Which federal agency has the most employees in OKLAHOMA? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE is the largest federal employer in OKLAHOMA with 17,984 employees and an average salary of $86,085.
What is the highest-paying federal agency in OKLAHOMA? ▾
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION has the highest average salary among federal agencies in OKLAHOMA at $127,782 per year.
How many federal agencies operate in OKLAHOMA? ▾
22 federal agencies have employees in OKLAHOMA. The largest is DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE with 17,984 employees.
How does federal employment in OKLAHOMA compare to other states? ▾
OKLAHOMA ranks among the mid-range states for federal employment, with 1.9% of the total federal civilian workforce. The average length of service is 11.4 years.

Data Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) FedScope Employment Cubes, March 2025. Federal civilian non-seasonal full-time and part-time employees. Data does not include military personnel, postal workers, or intelligence agency staff. Last updated: 2026-03-10.

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