Manufacturing
The Backbone Building America
Working in Oklahoma’s Manufacturing Industry
Oklahoma’s manufacturing industry sits where cutting-edge tech meets seamlessly skilled craftsmanship. In Oklahoma, you’ll find a wealth of manufacturing jobs, topped off with one of the nation’s lowest costs of living. From crafting aircraft engines and steel pipes to bottling America’s favorite soda brands, the opportunities are as diverse as the state itself. Industry giants like Boeing, Goodyear, and Tyson Foods set the standard, alongside a host of homegrown heavyweights. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work, Oklahoma’s manufacturing sector is the perfect spot to land.
139,000+ Manufacturing Jobs
4,200+ Manufacturing Firms
9.15%+ of Total State Output
Major Players
- Technical Systems
- Seaboard Foods
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber
- Michelin North America
- Tyson Foods
- IC Bus of Oklahoma
- McAlester Army Ammunition Plant
- Charles Machine Works
- AAON
- Coca-Cola
- United States Steel
- PepsiCo
- Terex Corporation
- VF Jeanswear
- General Electric
- International Paper
Names to Know
Lawton Goodyear Rubber & Tire Plant
Lawton is home to Goodyear’s largest North American plant, where over 1,500 Oklahomans craft the tires that keep America rolling. But it’s not just about production. Goodyear is deeply woven into the community, hosting regular family events and initiatives that strengthen local ties.
MidAmerica Industrial Park
Located in Pryor, MidAmerica Industrial Park’s 1,500-acre campus employs thousands of Oklahomans. Strategically positioned at the junction of Highways 69 and 412, MidAmerica offers next-day delivery to 23% of the U.S. population is possible, making it a logistical dream come true.
Oklahoma CareerTech
Oklahoma is home to the best vocational and technical education system in the nation. With over 60 campuses across the state, Oklahoma CareerTech can help increase your skills or secure certifications you need to get ahead in your manufacturing career.
Tulsa Port of Catoosa
It’s more than factories and highways. Oklahoma features the furthest inland shipping port in America, which keeps manufacturing booming year-round. Just a stone’s throw from Tulsa, the Port of Catoosa links the state to the Mississippi River, the Gulf of Mexico, and seaports worldwide.
OSU New Product Development Center
As an inventor, there’s no better place to plant your roots than Oklahoma. From patents to prototyping, Oklahoma State University’s New Product Development Center (NPDC) links inventors to engineering technical assistance, research, and development support to help get their solutions to market in a smarter way.
