Oklahoma’s IT & Cybersecurity Industry
Cutting edge tech in the land of plenty.
Oklahoma’s tech story is being written in real time. Global giants like Google are making their largest footprints in its red clay. Homegrown companies like Paycom are building Fortune-ranked empires from the ground up. And a cybersecurity ecosystem anchored by serious university research and federal defense infrastructure is drawing the next wave of startups. The kicker? The industry is just hitting its stride. You’re just in time.
The World’s 2nd Largest Google Data Center
Located in Pryor at MidAmerica Industrial Park, Google’s Oklahoma investment keeps growing. Most recently to the tune of a $9 billion investment in the state’s tomorrow in cloud and AI infrastructure.
Infrastructure & Assets
Oklahoma’s IT and cybersecurity industry is built on consistency. Reliable and affordable energy, research-driven talent pipelines, and scale-ready facilities come with the territory.
Quickfacts
Lowest Cost of Doing Business in America
#1
Lower Energy Costs Than the National Average
20–30%
Lowest Corporate Tax Rate in U.S.
4th
University Information Security Degree Programs
10
Right to Work State
MidAmerica Industrial Park
Home to Google’s second-largest data center on the planet, MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor is where serious data operations put down roots. With 1,500 acres, onsite rail, an expanding airport, and 20–30% lower energy costs than the national average, it’s purpose-built for the scale that modern IT demands.
University of Tulsa’s Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute
For companies that need a pipeline of credentialed, job-ready cyber talent, OCII is a direct connection. The Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII) is a dedicated research engine for cybersecurity talent development and innovation, making the University of Tulsa one of the most important assets in the nation’s IT ecosystem.
Rose State College's Aerospace & Cybersecurity Incubator
Rose State’s cutting-edge Aerospace and Cybersecurity Incubator is a launchpad for innovation in two of the state’s highest-demand sectors—cybersecurity and aerospace—contributing to Oklahoma’s growing reputation as a national hub for defense-related technological advancement.
Tulsa Innovation Labs
Designated a federal tech hub in 2020, the greater Tulsa area has become one of the most promising cyber corridors in the country. Tulsa Innovation Labs is accelerating that growth by connecting companies to talent, capital, and research partnerships, with a particular focus on cybersecurity, advanced air mobility, energy tech, and virtual health.
Incentives & Tax Credits
Oklahoma understands what it costs to recruit and retain top technology talent. Its incentive programs are designed to reduce that burden, rewarding companies that hire, grow, and build here.
Quality Jobs Incentive Program
A signature Oklahoma program that rewards job creation with real cash back. Eligible IT and cybersecurity companies can receive cash payments of up to 5% of new payrolls for up to 10 years, supporting sustained growth while scaling high-quality jobs.
Small Employer Quality Jobs Incentive Program
Designed for companies with 500 employees or fewer, this program offers quarterly cash payments of up to 5% of new payrolls for up to seven years — giving early-stage innovators room to grow.
Software & Cybersecurity Workforce Tax Credit
A win-win for employers and their talent. Qualifying companies receive tax credits for hiring cybersecurity and software personnel — up to $2,200 annually per employee with an ABET-accredited degree, or $1,800 for employees credentialed through Oklahoma’s CareerTech system. Credits can be claimed for up to seven years, giving companies a sustained advantage in recruiting and retaining the specialized talent the industry demands.
Five Year Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
New or expanded facilities shouldn’t come with an immediate tax burden. With this incentive, qualifying companies — including warehouse and distribution centers and certain computer and data processing services — are exempt from ad valorem taxes for five full years after completion.
21st Century Quality Jobs Incentive Program
Designed for highly skilled, knowledge-based operations, the 21st Century Quality Jobs program offers cash payments of up to 10% of new payrolls for up to 10 years. Eligible companies must create at least 10 new full-time jobs, meet elevated wage thresholds, and generate at least 50% of sales from outside Oklahoma.
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