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How Much Should I Charge as a Lawyer in Oklahoma?

Updated March 2026

Average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Oklahoma is based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals across the U.S. This data is updated annually and published with additional research and analysis in Clio’s Legal Trends Report.

Key takeaways

  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for a lawyer in Oklahoma is $280, compared to $349 in the US. Based on practice area, rates in Oklahoma can range from $145 to $434.
  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for non-lawyers in Oklahoma is $145, compared to $187 in the US. Based on practice area, non-lawyer rates in Oklahoma can range from $116 to $314.
  • The average hourly rate that law firms charge in Oklahoma is $256 (compared to $311 in the US), which is a blended rate that takes into account both lawyer and non-lawyer rates. Based on the practice area, how much law firms charge in Oklahoma can range from $136 to $432.

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Hourly rates for legal services in Oklahoma

Compare average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Oklahoma. “Non-lawyer” rates refer to non-licensed legal professionals like paralegals and other firm administrative staff. “Law firm” rates are a blended average of lawyer and non-lawyer rates.


Average lawyer hourly rates
Average non-lawyer hourly rates
Average law firm hourly rates
State average $280 $145 $256
High $492 $237 $456
Low $196 $118 $186
Industry average $349 $187 $311

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Hourly rates for legal services by practice area in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, hourly rates differ based on the types of services and practice areas offered by lawyers and their law firms


Practice area
Average lawyer hourly rate
Administrative$243
Appellate$300
Bankruptcy$270
Business$287
Civil Litigation$308
Civil Rights and Constitutional Law$233
Collections$293
Commercial Sale of Goods$288
ConstructionCurrently unavailable
Contracts$353
Corporate$298
Criminal$242
Elder Law$234
Employment Labor$313
Family$280
Government$252
Immigration$434
Insurance$213
Intellectual Property$308
Juvenile$333
Mediation and Arbitration$305
Medical Malpractice$344
Other$340
Personal Injury$286
Real Estate$307
Small Claims$239
Tax$214
Traffic OffensesCurrently unavailable
Trusts$273
Wills and Estates$296
Worker's Compensation$145

Key performance indicators in Oklahoma

Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer valuable insights into a firm’s performance in Oklahoma. This information helps lawyers understand how they and their employees are contributing to revenue generation, and can be instrumental in identifying areas for continuous improvement.


Utilization rate
Realization rate
Collection rate
What is it? How many hours individual lawyers put towards revenue-generating work. How much revenue-generating work is billed to a client after discounts or canceled fees. How much invoiced work gets paid to a law firm.
Oklahoma average 38% 86% 92%
U.S. average 38% 88% 92%

Historical hourly rates in Oklahoma


Year
Average lawyer hourly rate
Average non-lawyer hourly rate
Average law firm hourly rate
2025$280$145$256
2024$257$131$242
2023$235$122$218
2022$230$125$215
2021$225$122$210

Adjusted hourly rates in Oklahoma

In addition to hourly rates, cost of living standards in Oklahoma can affect overall purchasing power. Adjusted hourly rates take into account average consumer prices, and are calculated as follows.


Year
Adjusted lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted non-lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted law firm hourly rate
2025$318$164$290
2024$289$147$272
2023$261$135$242
2022$256$139$238
2021$250$135$233

Frequently asked questions

What is the hourly rate of a lawyer in Oklahoma?

The hourly rate for a lawyer in Oklahoma is between $145 and $434 per hour, with the average being $280.

How much does a family lawyer charge in Oklahoma?

The average hourly rate for a family lawyer in Oklahoma is $280 per hour.

How much does a civil litigation lawyer charge in Oklahoma?

The average hourly rate for a civil litigation lawyer in Oklahoma is $308 per hour.

How much does a criminal lawyer charge in Oklahoma?

The average hourly rate for a criminal lawyer in Oklahoma is $242 per hour.

What is the highest paid type of lawyer in Oklahoma?

Immigration attorneys are the highest paid type of lawyer in Oklahoma, earning $434 per hour on average.

What is the lowest paid type of lawyer in Oklahoma?

Worker's Compensation attorneys are the lowest paid type of lawyer in Oklahoma, earning $145 per hour on average.

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About the Legal Trends Report

The Legal Trends Report, published by Clio, provides information on the most important issues faced within the legal profession. By analyzing aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals in the U.S., supported by extensive survey research, this report offers unique insights into law firm efficiencies, hourly rates, and other key metrics for success.

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