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Average salary by job family in Tulsa
| Management | $125,370 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $98,390 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $97,030 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $96,840 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $92,920 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $84,210 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $82,300 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,930 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $61,480 |
| Construction and Extraction | $56,450 |
| Protective Service | $54,160 |
| Community and Social Service | $52,850 |
| Production | $51,760 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $48,920 |
| Sales and Related | $48,140 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,030 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,400 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,580 |
| Healthcare Support | $37,620 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,500 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,370 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,020 |
Highest-paying jobs in Tulsa
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$331,740
- Family Medicine Physicians$309,380
- Pediatricians, General$274,320
- Nurse Anesthetists$245,540
- Physicians, All Other$219,180
- Chief Executives$202,000
- Dentists, General$195,370
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$166,810
- Financial Managers$164,000
- Sales Managers$163,980
Most common jobs in Tulsa and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,760 | $26,310 | $26,460 |
| Retail Salespersons | 12,110 | $33,710 | $29,810 |
| General and Operations Managers | 11,840 | $117,930 | $96,150 |
| Registered Nurses | 10,880 | $87,380 | $84,790 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 9,990 | $38,240 | $36,980 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,800 | $42,530 | $38,560 |
| Cashiers | 9,770 | $29,240 | $29,180 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,400 | $35,440 | $35,270 |
| Office Clerks, General | 8,010 | $41,830 | $40,380 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,460 | $26,450 | $18,350 |
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Cost of living in Tulsa
Prices in the Tulsa area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,070 therefore buys what $66,212 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $253,725, 3.7 times the median household income of $67,823.
$253,725typical home value
$67,823median household income
89.2BEA price parity
1,026,209metro population
Take-home pay in Tulsa
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,970 | $29,250 | $2,438 |
| Median wage | $46,670 | $38,125 | $3,177 |
| Average wage | $59,070 | $47,530 | $3,961 |
| 75th percentile wage | $69,520 | $55,155 | $4,596 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Tulsa
Management31 jobs
- Chief Executives$202K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167K
- Financial Managers$164K
- Sales Managers$164K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155K
- Managers, All Other$148K
- Training and Development Managers$142K
- Marketing Managers$141K
- Fundraising Managers$140K
- Purchasing Managers$137K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$137K
- Human Resources Managers$136K
- Industrial Production Managers$129K
- Administrative Services Managers$127K
- Public Relations Managers$123K
- Construction Managers$122K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$119K
- General and Operations Managers$118K
- Natural Sciences Managers$116K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$113K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$108K
- Facilities Managers$103K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$101K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$92K
- Gambling Managers$82K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$78K
- Food Service Managers$74K
- Social and Community Service Managers$73K
- Emergency Management Directors$70K
- Lodging Managers$62K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55K
Legal4 jobs
Architecture and Engineering28 jobs
- Chemical Engineers$141K
- Petroleum Engineers$139K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$119K
- Aerospace Engineers$117K
- Materials Engineers$113K
- Electrical Engineers$111K
- Environmental Engineers$111K
- Mechanical Engineers$110K
- Engineers, All Other$108K
- Civil Engineers$107K
- Industrial Engineers$104K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$104K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$104K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$100K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$76K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$75K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Mechanical Drafters$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$70K
- Surveyors$68K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Landscape Architects$60K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical41 jobs
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$332K
- Family Medicine Physicians$309K
- Pediatricians, General$274K
- Nurse Anesthetists$246K
- Physicians, All Other$219K
- Dentists, General$195K
- Nurse Practitioners$139K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Physician Assistants$135K
- Optometrists$120K
- Veterinarians$111K
- Occupational Therapists$108K
- Physical Therapists$101K
- Dental Hygienists$98K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$94K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$87K
- Audiologists$86K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$86K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$83K
- Chiropractors$80K
- Respiratory Therapists$78K
- Radiologists$76K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$71K
- Athletic Trainers$61K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59K
- Surgical Technologists$59K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Medical Records Specialists$57K
- Surgical Assistants$52K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$52K
- Paramedics$48K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Opticians, Dispensing$42K
- Psychiatric Technicians$41K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$33K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Database Architects$129K
- Software Developers$117K
- Computer Network Architects$113K
- Database Administrators$108K
- Information Security Analysts$103K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$103K
- Computer Systems Analysts$102K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$94K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$94K
- Data Scientists$94K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$86K
- Web Developers$85K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$82K
- Operations Research Analysts$79K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Life, Physical, and Social Science17 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101K
- Chemists$88K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$87K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$85K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$84K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$84K
- Urban and Regional Planners$83K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$82K
- Conservation Scientists$71K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$71K
- Chemical Technicians$69K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$67K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$64K
- School Psychologists$59K
- Biological Technicians$52K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$51K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$49K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Management Analysts$104K
- Personal Financial Advisors$102K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$99K
- Loan Officers$97K
- Financial Risk Specialists$97K
- Project Management Specialists$97K
- Budget Analysts$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$94K
- Accountants and Auditors$91K
- Financial Examiners$90K
- Credit Analysts$89K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$83K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$83K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$80K
- Compliance Officers$76K
- Cost Estimators$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74K
- Insurance Underwriters$74K
- Logisticians$73K
- Fundraisers$72K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Labor Relations Specialists$70K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$69K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$69K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Training and Development Specialists$59K
- Tax Preparers$57K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
- Credit Counselors$54K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair33 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$84K
- Avionics Technicians$84K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$71K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$63K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$61K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$58K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$56K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$54K
- Home Appliance Repairers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$53K
- Riggers$53K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$53K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$53K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$51K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$51K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$49K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$48K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$46K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media17 jobs
- Art Directors$97K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$91K
- Technical Writers$76K
- Interior Designers$71K
- Interpreters and Translators$71K
- Writers and Authors$68K
- Public Relations Specialists$68K
- Producers and Directors$68K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$68K
- Graphic Designers$62K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$58K
- Coaches and Scouts$55K
- Audio and Video Technicians$54K
- Editors$52K
- Broadcast Technicians$48K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43K
- Floral Designers$34K
Construction and Extraction36 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$74K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Boilermakers$67K
- Electricians$66K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$62K
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$61K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$61K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59K
- Sheet Metal Workers$59K
- Roofers$58K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$56K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$56K
- Tile and Stone Setters$51K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$51K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$51K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$50K
- Pipelayers$49K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$49K
- Carpenters$49K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48K
- Helpers--Electricians$47K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46K
- Glaziers$46K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$46K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$46K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$45K
- Construction Laborers$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$42K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$40K
- Fence Erectors$40K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$39K
- Helpers--Carpenters$36K
Protective Service17 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$81K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$65K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58K
- Firefighters$52K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$50K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$45K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$43K
- Animal Control Workers$40K
- Security Guards$39K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$37K
- School Bus Monitors$30K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$29K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$94K
- Health Education Specialists$68K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62K
- Healthcare Social Workers$60K
- Clergy$58K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$58K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56K
- Community Health Workers$54K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$44K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$40K
Production64 jobs
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$102K
- Power Plant Operators$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Gas Plant Operators$76K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$76K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$71K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$70K
- Tool and Die Makers$65K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$61K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55K
- Machinists$54K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$54K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$51K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$49K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$49K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$48K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$47K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$47K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$43K
- Upholsterers$42K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Printing Press Operators$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Etchers and Engravers$40K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$39K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$39K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$39K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$39K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$37K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$37K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$37K
- Helpers--Production Workers$36K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$35K
- Food Batchmakers$35K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$34K
- Bakers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$29K
Educational Instruction and Library32 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Curators$66K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Instructional Coordinators$64K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$59K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$58K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$57K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$54K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$53K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$53K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$53K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$52K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Library Technicians$37K
- Tutors$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$111K
- Sales Engineers$107K
- Advertising Sales Agents$100K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$88K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Insurance Sales Agents$70K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$49K
- Travel Agents$46K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$35K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$31K
- Cashiers$29K
- Telemarketers$27K
Office and Administrative Support43 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$52K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$50K
- Procurement Clerks$50K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$46K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$45K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Order Clerks$43K
- New Accounts Clerks$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Tellers$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$38K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$36K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$29K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29K
Transportation and Material Moving23 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$145K
- Crane and Tower Operators$70K
- Wellhead Pumpers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$52K
- Light Truck Drivers$46K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$44K
- Bus Drivers, School$39K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$38K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$32K
- Driver/Sales Workers$32K
- Parking Attendants$26K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$62K
- Massage Therapists$48K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Dental Assistants$45K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$44K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Medical Assistants$41K
- Nursing Assistants$37K
- Orderlies$36K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35K
- Pharmacy Aides$33K
- Medical Transcriptionists$30K
- Physical Therapist Aides$29K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29K
Personal Care and Service19 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$55K
- Animal Trainers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46K
- Skincare Specialists$43K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$43K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36K
- Concierges$36K
- Tour and Travel Guides$36K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Residential Advisors$35K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$34K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Childcare Workers$31K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$27K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$24K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$55K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44K
- Pest Control Workers$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Cooks, Short Order$33K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$32K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$30K
- Bartenders$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Waiters and Waitresses$26K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
Jobs paid by the hour in Tulsa
For 1 job in the Tulsa, OK metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $50.78 | $56.27 | 90 |
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Salary in Tulsa: questions
What is a good salary in Tulsa?
Half of all workers in the Tulsa metro earn less than $46,670 and the average is $59,070. Earning more than $69,520 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Tulsa to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,245, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tulsa?
General Internal Medicine Physicians ($331,740), Family Medicine Physicians ($309,380), Pediatricians, General ($274,320).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Tulsa, OK (46140), all occupations and 520 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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