WAGE DATA · SOC 49-9069

INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN PAY
IN OKLAHOMA.

Oklahoma instrument technicians earn a median of $29.15/hr (BLS 2024). 140 workers employed statewide. Compare market wages, federal prevailing rates, and per-diem baselines below.

// BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS · STATEWIDEOEWS · MAY 2024
HOURLY MEDIAN
$29.15/hr
MEAN HOURLY
$29.45/hr
ANNUAL MEDIAN
$61K
EMPLOYED
140
10th · $18.74MEDIAN · $29.1590th · $37.69
// DAVIS-BACON · FEDERAL PREVAILING WAGEDATA SOON

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for instrument technicians in Oklahoma will be imported from SAM.gov in our next data refresh. These are the legally-required minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects — crucial for comparing offers against the federal floor.

// GSA PER DIEM · FY 2026GSA

Lodging + M&IE by City

The federal government's per-diem rate is the baseline most contractors use. If your job's per diem is below this, you're subsidizing the contractor.

Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
$196
/day · meals $80
Standard Rate
Oklahoma
$178
/day · meals $68
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FAQ

How much does a instrument technician earn in Oklahoma?+
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024), instrument technicians in Oklahoma earn a median of $29.15/hr. That's roughly $61K/year for a full-time schedule at straight time.
What's the top pay for instrument technicians in Oklahoma?+
The top 10% of instrument technicians in Oklahoma earn more than $37.69/hr (BLS 2024). That represents experienced workers, supervisors, or those on high-per-diem travel contracts.
How many instrument technicians work in Oklahoma?+
BLS reports 140 instrument technicians employed in Oklahoma as of 2024. Numbers fluctuate with major construction cycles — when big projects like LNG terminals or data centers start, demand spikes.
Do instrument technicians in Oklahoma get per diem?+
Per diem is standard on travel contracts. The federal GSA baseline for Oklahoma is typically $150-$260/day depending on the city. Contractors may set their per diem higher or lower — if it's below the GSA floor, you're subsidizing the contractor's housing budget out of pocket.
What's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage?+
Davis-Bacon rates are the legally-required minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects — base pay plus fringe benefits. Every contractor working a federal job must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rate for that county and trade. Private-sector jobs don't have to match, but many do as a competitive floor.