Jobs and pay in Payne County
Employers in Payne County had an average of 35,198 jobs covered by unemployment insurance in 2024, with average annual pay of $52,066, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The private industries with the most jobs in Payne County in 2024 were Accommodation and food services (4,897), Retail trade (4,029), and Health care and social assistance (2,280), the same source shows.
Population growth in Stillwater and Payne County
Stillwater's estimated population was 50,138 on July 1, 2024, up from 48,380 at the April 2020 census base, a 3.6% change, according to Census Bureau estimates. Payne County's estimated population was 84,199 on July 1, 2024, up from 81,646 at the April 2020 census base, a 3.1% change, the same estimates show.
EEOC Oklahoma City Area Office location
The EEOC Oklahoma City Area Office (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) is located at 215 Dean A McGee Avenue, Suite 524, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Stillwater is about 52 miles in a straight line from this office, or about 66 miles by road, according to EEOC field office locations and distances computed from Census coordinates and OpenStreetMap roads.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2024 annual averages), U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, field office locations, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Employment & Labor Cases in Stillwater, OK
Stillwater's economy centers around Oklahoma State University and diverse local businesses, creating unique employment law challenges. From academic workplace disputes to retail and service industry violations, workers in Payne County face various labor law issues. The city's mix of public university employment and private sector jobs requires attorneys familiar with both sectors. Local employment attorneys understand Stillwater's business community and can effectively advocate for workers' rights.
Common Employment & Labor Matters in Stillwater
Employment attorneys protect workers from illegal workplace practices including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage theft.
Why Hire a Local Employment & Labor Attorney in Stillwater?
A Stillwater employment attorney knows the local business landscape and has relationships with area courts and opposing counsel. They understand how Payne County judges typically handle employment disputes and can navigate local court procedures efficiently.
Oklahoma Employment & Labor Laws & Deadlines
Oklahoma follows at-will employment with limited exceptions for public policy violations and whistleblower protections under the Oklahoma Whistleblower Act. See our Oklahoma employment & labor page for more.
What to Know About Employment & Labor in Stillwater
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