Oklahoma’s Manufacturing Industry
Where the world’s giants build bigger.
Oklahoma has always been a place that builds.
From early oilfield equipment and Route 66-era factories to modern megaplants, that legacy continues with more than 4,200 manufacturers producing everything from jet engines and school buses to grocery store staples and solar panels. All made and shipped swiftly, efficiently, and affordably from the belt buckle of America.
Goodyear’s Largest North American Plant
At Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Lawton facility, more than 2,400 Oklahomans produce tires that roll across highways and battlefields around the world.
Infrastructure & Assets
Oklahoma’s multimodal manufacturing ecosystem connects the industrial sites, reliable power, and skilled talent that companies need to move from plan to production, faster.
Quickfacts
Lowest Cost of Doing Business in America
#1
Lowest Corporate Tax Rate in U.S.
4th
Manufacturing Firms
4,200+
Lower Electricity Rates
20-30%
Right to Work State
MidAmerica Industrial Park
The third largest industrial park in the United States and the eighth largest in the world. Located in Pryor, MidAmerica Industrial Park spans 1,500 acres and supports large-scale operations for giants like Google, Siemens, and CBC Global Ammunition. With rail access, an onsite airport, and room to expand, it’s all you need in one place.
Tulsa Ports
Inland doesn’t mean landlocked. Tulsa Ports connects Oklahoma manufacturers to the Mississippi River, the Gulf of America, and global markets through the McClellan–Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. The system includes the Port of Catoosa — one of the largest inland, ice-free ports in the United States.
New Product Development Center
For manufacturers bringing new products to market, Oklahoma State University New Product Development Center helps move concepts toward production. With hands-on support in engineering, prototyping, testing, and commercialization, the center helps manufacturers shorten development timelines and reduce risk before scaling.
Oklahoma CareerTech
Doing business in Oklahoma gives manufacturers direct access to one of the most respected technical education systems in the United States. With 29 technology centers statewide, Oklahoma CareerTech trains over 500,000 workers each year, and delivers custom training for companies through its Training for Industry Program.
The location of our micromill in Durant, Okla., is 80 miles north of Dallas, allowing us to easily serve a growing North Texas market as well as expand into markets in Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas and Missouri.
Incentives & Tax Credits
From startup to expansion, Oklahoma’s manufacturing incentives are built to support growth, reducing upfront costs while rewarding companies that invest, produce, and hire in Oklahoma.
Quality Jobs Incentive Program
A signature Oklahoma program that rewards job creation with real cash back. Eligible manufacturers 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.
Investment/New Jobs Tax Credit
This flexible program rewards aerospace manufacturers and maintenance operations for either depreciable capital investment or job creation — whichever provides the greater benefit — with enhanced benefits available in Enterprise Zones or for large-scale investments.
Engineer Workforce Tax Credit
A win-win for employers and their talent. Qualifying companies receive tax credits for hiring new engineering graduates, while qualifying engineers can earn individual tax credits of up to $5,000 per year for five years.
Investment/New Jobs Tax Credit
This flexible program rewards manufacturers and maintenance operations for either depreciable capital investment or job creation — whichever provides the greater benefit — with enhanced benefits available in Enterprise Zones or for large-scale investments.
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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