NAICS 62

Healthcare and Social Assistance in Oklahoma City, OK

Metro Market Score 43.6 (Moderate), ranked #89 of 248 metros. 5,640 establishments, 93,153 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 43.6
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

Lower is better. Relative to national healthcare and social assistance average.

Employment in Oklahoma City's healthcare and social assistance sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 71.8. Combined with a 43.6 market score, this metro sits in the upper half for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
35.1
LQ: 0.97
Rank #87 of 248 metros
Wage Competitiveness
64.9
$65,587 avg wage
Growth Trend
71.8
Employment growth index
Rank #71 of 248 metros
Wage Pressure
50.5
YoY wage change index

5,640 Healthcare and Social Assistance Firms in Oklahoma City

5,640
Establishments
-4.5% YoY
93,153
Total Employment
+5.0% YoY
$65,587
Average Annual Wage
+5.1% YoY
0.97
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Oklahoma City vs Oklahoma Statewide

How this metro's healthcare and social assistance market compares to Oklahoma overall. The state ranks #41/51 for entry risk.

Measure Oklahoma City OK Statewide
Overall Score 43.6 Moderate 49.7 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #89 of 248 metros #41 of 51 states

Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.

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About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Oklahoma City's healthcare and social assistance sector, the wage competitiveness component (64.9) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.