The availability of diverse career opportunities in Broken Arrow reflects the vitality the city brings to northeastern Oklahoma. The fourth largest city in the state boasts a diverse economy with myriad employment options in the trades, healthcare, professional services, manufacturing, tech, and more. Employees also benefit from better wages and a median income surpassing the national average while living in an area with abundant amenities and a high quality of life.

Diverse career opportunities in Broken Arrow: From tech to trades

Strong wages reflect robust Broken Arrow economy

Residents of Broken Arrow are high earners with a median household income of $85,220, according to 2023 U.S. Census Bureau estimates. These increased wages appear across industries and contribute to residents enjoying a better work-life balance and quality of life. 

Population growth boosts healthcare roles

Broken Arrow is one of the fastest-growing cities in Oklahoma, and there is a consistent need for healthcare professionals at all levels to meet the demand for local services. In recent years, over $265 million in healthcare development investments in Broken Arrow have driven growth at the city’s hospitals, outpatient centers, urgent care offices, and private clinics. With an ever-increasing number of residents, healthcare professionals can experience job stability and opportunities for advancement, and the trend of high wages appears in healthcare. For example, local registrars, registered nurses, and dental hygienists all earn more in Broken Arrow than in surrounding communities outside of the Tulsa metropolitan area, according to O*Net occupational data.

Trades demonstrate diverse career opportunities

With a booming population, the demand for skilled trade workers is high in Broken Arrow. New construction alone provides myriad opportunities for electricians, plumbing, HVAC technicians, painters, carpenters, and more. The community has experienced a steady uptick in new home construction since 2019 and led 2024 new home starts in the Tulsa metropolitan area with groundbreaking 130 new houses, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa in a Newson6 report.

Manufacturing remains in demand

Broken Arrow’s deep manufacturing roots are reflected as the third-largest manufacturing hub in Oklahoma, with approximately 300 manufacturers employing over 6,000 people. Wages across the manufacturing sector totaled $375 million as of 2024 – 85% above the national average. Many top manufacturers in the city, such as Access Optics and Tactical Electronics, have industry overlap with tech or healthcare, creating unique growth opportunities for workers.

Broken Arrow eyes tech growth for future

The merging of high-tech and manufacturing opportunities is further diversifying the local economy and paving the way for more direct recruitment of tech firms. Local technical colleges and universities, including Northeastern State University and The University of Tulsa, are training the region’s next generation of tech workers. Both offer continuing education options to help workers develop new skills they can leverage in existing and future roles. With an easy commute to Tulsa, city residents can tap into a regional job market for competitive industries while still enjoying the charm and lower cost of living in Broken Arrow.

Whether you are exploring the diverse career opportunities in Broken Arrow as a potential employee or employer, Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation is here to help, so contact us about relocating today or to learn more about careers in Broken Arrow here.