OKC’s economic opportunity

Oklahoma City is the rare major metropolitan area where you can still afford to live. We have all the amenities of a major metro without the wallet-breaking costs. Don’t take our word for it though. The Thrillist recently ranked Oklahoma City one of the “10 coolest cities with the lowest cost of living.” Oklahoma City also consistently has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, meaning good jobs are easy to find in the 4-0-5. Historically, Oklahoma City has been known as an energy hub. While those roots still run deep, newcomers to Oklahoma City are sometimes shocked to see the diversity of the local economy. Here are some key sectors in Oklahoma City:

• Aerospace: One of the region’s biggest employment generators, representing more than 43,250 jobs at more than 290 firms in Oklahoma City.
• Biotech: OKC is cultivating a fast-growing bioscience cluster with cutting-edge research and technology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Presbyterian Health Foundation and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
• Headquarters/Shared services: Oklahoma City’s business-friendly climate means it is the perfect spot for headquarters and regional headquarter operations.
• Healthcare: As one of the nation’s major centers of healthcare delivery, the Oklahoma City region employs more than 82,000 healthcare sector workers.
• Energy: Well-known for being a global oil capital, Oklahoma City's energy industry developed significantly from its oil-intense beginnings. OKC also makes a great fit for CNG, wind and solar production and manufacturing.

See a list of OKC’s major employers here.