OklahomaCOL index: 80
Salaries in Tulsa, OK
Tulsa, Oklahoma offers career opportunities with 4.75% state income tax. Browse salary data for every major occupation below — all figures are Tulsa-specific, updated quarterly from BLS and H-1B disclosures.
Compare Tulsa COL →Population
413,066
COL index
80 / 100
Avg 1BR rent
$950/mo
State income tax
4.75%
Technology salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $95K | $130K | $165K | $210K | +4.2% |
| Data Scientist | $100K | $138K | $175K | $220K | +5.1% |
| Product Manager | $110K | $148K | $190K | $240K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $105K | $140K | $178K | $215K | +6.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $85K | $115K | $148K | $185K | +7.3% |
| UX Designer | $72K | $99K | $130K | $165K | +3.1% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $125K | $168K | $215K | $275K | +8.4% |
| Cloud Architect | $130K | $170K | $215K | $265K | +6.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $82K | $112K | $145K | $185K | +4.5% |
| Backend Developer | $90K | $125K | $160K | $200K | +4.3% |
| Full Stack Developer | $88K | $120K | $155K | $195K | +4.6% |
| Mobile Developer | $90K | $125K | $162K | $205K | +5.2% |
| Data Engineer | $98K | $132K | $168K | $210K | +6.5% |
| Data Analyst | $60K | $82K | $108K | $140K | +4% |
| Database Administrator | $78K | $105K | $135K | $170K | +2.8% |
| Systems Administrator | $62K | $86K | $112K | $142K | +2.2% |
| Network Engineer | $75K | $100K | $130K | $165K | +3% |
| IT Manager | $100K | $135K | $172K | $215K | +3.5% |
| Scrum Master | $88K | $115K | $145K | $180K | +3.2% |
| Solutions Architect | $120K | $158K | $200K | $250K | +5.8% |
| AI Engineer | $130K | $175K | $225K | $290K | +12% |
| Blockchain Developer | $110K | $150K | $195K | $250K | +7.5% |
| QA Engineer | $70K | $95K | $125K | $158K | +3% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $115K | $152K | $192K | $238K | +7% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $85K | $112K | $142K | $178K | +3.8% |
| Technical Writer | $58K | $79K | $102K | $130K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $42K | $58K | $76K | $98K | +2% |
| Information Security Manager | $115K | $152K | $195K | $245K | +7.8% |
| Penetration Tester | $88K | $118K | $152K | $195K | +8.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $120K | $162K | $208K | $265K | +9.5% |
| NLP Engineer | $125K | $168K | $215K | $272K | +10.2% |
| Game Developer | $72K | $98K | $132K | $172K | +4.8% |
| Salesforce Developer | $90K | $120K | $155K | $195K | +5.5% |
| ERP Consultant | $85K | $115K | $150K | $190K | +3.8% |
Healthcare salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $59K | $74K | $94K | $117K | +3.5% |
| Physician Assistant | $97K | $117K | $140K | $167K | +4.8% |
| Physical Therapist | $68K | $86K | $104K | $126K | +3.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $65K | $94K | $126K | $167K | +4.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $90K | $109K | $131K | $158K | +5.2% |
| Pharmacist | $106K | $119K | $133K | $149K | +1.2% |
| Medical Doctor | $176K | $223K | $288K | $378K | +2.8% |
| Dentist | $133K | $162K | $203K | $261K | +2.5% |
| Occupational Therapist | $65K | $81K | $99K | $119K | +3.8% |
| Radiologist | $261K | $342K | $423K | $504K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $252K | $342K | $450K | $585K | +2.5% |
| Anesthesiologist | $270K | $351K | $432K | $522K | +2.1% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $38K | $50K | $65K | $81K | +3.2% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $52K | $65K | $81K | $101K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $61K | $77K | $95K | $115K | +4.2% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $65K | $86K | $113K | $146K | +3.5% |
| Psychiatrist | $176K | $223K | $279K | $360K | +3.8% |
| Medical Coder | $38K | $50K | $63K | $79K | +2.8% |
| ICU Nurse | $70K | $88K | $110K | $135K | +4% |
| Surgical Technologist | $41K | $52K | $65K | $81K | +3.5% |
| Paramedic | $34K | $45K | $59K | $74K | +3.2% |
| Registered Dietitian | $47K | $61K | $77K | $97K | +3.5% |
| Optometrist | $101K | $124K | $151K | $189K | +2.8% |
| Genetic Counselor | $65K | $81K | $99K | $122K | +5.8% |
Finance salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Analyst | $60K | $84K | $114K | $158K | +3.6% |
| Accountant | $48K | $69K | $92K | $123K | +2.2% |
| Investment Banker | $106K | $158K | $246K | $396K | +3.9% |
| Actuary | $84K | $110K | $143K | $180K | +5.5% |
| Financial Advisor | $51K | $84K | $130K | $202K | +3.8% |
| Portfolio Manager | $101K | $143K | $198K | $282K | +4.2% |
| Risk Analyst | $60K | $81K | $107K | $139K | +4.5% |
| Tax Manager | $84K | $113K | $145K | $185K | +3% |
| Financial Controller | $92K | $123K | $160K | $207K | +3.2% |
| Chief Financial Officer | $154K | $220K | $317K | $458K | +3.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $46K | $62K | $81K | $106K | +2.8% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $42K | $63K | $95K | $143K | +2.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $63K | $86K | $114K | $151K | +4.8% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $101K | $145K | $211K | $334K | +3.5% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $97K | $139K | $198K | $308K | +4% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $110K | $151K | $202K | $282K | +6.2% |
| Bookkeeper | $33K | $42K | $53K | $67K | +1% |
| Budget Analyst | $55K | $72K | $92K | $114K | +2.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $51K | $69K | $90K | $116K | +2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $84K | $119K | $163K | $229K | +5.5% |
Engineering salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | $66K | $88K | $114K | $143K | +2.8% |
| Petroleum Engineer | $101K | $133K | $173K | $221K | +1.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $63K | $83K | $109K | $138K | +3.4% |
| Electrical Engineer | $72K | $97K | $125K | $156K | +3.1% |
| Chemical Engineer | $74K | $99K | $129K | $164K | +2.5% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $83K | $112K | $145K | $182K | +3.8% |
| Industrial Engineer | $66K | $88K | $114K | $145K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Engineer | $63K | $85K | $110K | $140K | +4.2% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $66K | $90K | $118K | $149K | +5.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $64K | $85K | $110K | $140K | +3.2% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $87K | $115K | $145K | $182K | +2.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $66K | $90K | $118K | $149K | +3% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $63K | $83K | $109K | $138K | +3.5% |
| Controls Engineer | $72K | $96K | $123K | $155K | +4% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $64K | $87K | $112K | $143K | +3.2% |
| Process Engineer | $66K | $90K | $118K | $149K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $60K | $81K | $106K | $136K | +3% |
Business salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Manager | $67K | $95K | $131K | $172K | +3.3% |
| Human Resources Manager | $65K | $89K | $120K | $155K | +2.9% |
| Project Manager | $62K | $84K | $114K | $146K | +3.7% |
| Operations Manager | $58K | $84K | $116K | $155K | +2.5% |
| Business Analyst | $53K | $73K | $96K | $125K | +3.8% |
| Management Consultant | $69K | $99K | $139K | $194K | +4.2% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $67K | $93K | $122K | $157K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $62K | $90K | $131K | $185K | +3.5% |
| Account Executive | $47K | $67K | $96K | $139K | +3.8% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $133K | $202K | $327K | $533K | +3.2% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $125K | $181K | $275K | $413K | +3% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $125K | $181K | $265K | $396K | +3.5% |
| General Manager | $65K | $93K | $131K | $181K | +2.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $36K | $48K | $62K | $79K | +3.5% |
| Purchasing Manager | $67K | $93K | $120K | $153K | +2.5% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $58K | $82K | $110K | $144K | +5.5% |
| SEO Specialist | $41K | $56K | $76K | $101K | +5.8% |
| Content Strategist | $47K | $65K | $86K | $112K | +5.2% |
| Brand Manager | $62K | $84K | $114K | $148K | +3.5% |
| Recruiter | $41K | $56K | $76K | $103K | +3.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $45K | $58K | $76K | $96K | +1.8% |
| Public Relations Manager | $58K | $82K | $112K | $148K | +3% |
| Event Planner | $36K | $48K | $65K | $86K | +3.8% |
Education salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-12 Teacher | $39K | $53K | $71K | $90K | +1.8% |
| University Professor | $56K | $77K | $112K | $163K | +2.1% |
| School Principal | $71K | $88K | $108K | $131K | +2.2% |
| Instructional Designer | $50K | $65K | $84K | $108K | +4.5% |
| School Counselor | $41K | $53K | $69K | $86K | +3% |
| Special Education Teacher | $41K | $56K | $72K | $93K | +3.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $47K | $62K | $79K | $101K | +3.8% |
| Education Administrator | $62K | $82K | $105K | $133K | +2.5% |
| Librarian | $41K | $53K | $69K | $86K | +1.5% |
| Academic Advisor | $34K | $45K | $58K | $74K | +3% |
Legal salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $67K | $110K | $179K | $301K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $36K | $48K | $64K | $82K | +3.8% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $99K | $151K | $241K | $387K | +3.8% |
| Patent Attorney | $116K | $159K | $213K | $292K | +4.2% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $86K | $125K | $170K | $228K | +5% |
| Judge | $82K | $116K | $157K | $206K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $82K | $112K | $146K | $189K | +6.5% |
Construction salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager | $70K | $95K | $124K | $162K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $47K | $61K | $79K | $104K | +6.2% |
| Plumber | $47K | $61K | $81K | $106K | +5.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $43K | $56K | $72K | $92K | +5.8% |
| Welder | $34K | $45K | $58K | $74K | +3.5% |
| Carpenter | $38K | $50K | $67K | $86K | +4% |
| Land Surveyor | $52K | $70K | $92K | $117K | +3.8% |
| Construction Estimator | $56K | $76K | $99K | $128K | +4.2% |
Real Estate salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agent | $38K | $62K | $105K | $180K | +3.5% |
| Real Estate Broker | $55K | $95K | $162K | $275K | +3.5% |
| Property Manager | $48K | $65K | $88K | $118K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $52K | $72K | $98K | $132K | +2.8% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $62K | $88K | $120K | $162K | +4% |
Government salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Planner | $54K | $72K | $92K | $117K | +3.8% |
| Social Worker | $36K | $50K | $65K | $83K | +3.5% |
| Firefighter | $38K | $52K | $70K | $92K | +2.8% |
| Police Officer | $43K | $59K | $79K | $104K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $50K | $74K | $104K | $140K | +2% |
| Public Health Official | $61K | $83K | $108K | $140K | +4.5% |
| Policy Analyst | $52K | $70K | $92K | $119K | +3.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $56K | $74K | $95K | $122K | +2.5% |
Science salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biologist | $48K | $69K | $92K | $123K | +3.5% |
| Chemist | $51K | $70K | $95K | $125K | +3.2% |
| Physicist | $69K | $99K | $134K | $176K | +4% |
| Geologist | $55K | $77K | $104K | $136K | +3.8% |
| Epidemiologist | $60K | $79K | $104K | $134K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $55K | $77K | $107K | $143K | +4.2% |
| Environmental Scientist | $48K | $67K | $88K | $116K | +4.8% |
| Research Scientist | $63K | $86K | $116K | $154K | +4.5% |
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $92K | $125K | $160K | $201K | +7.5% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $42K | $55K | $70K | $90K | +5.5% |
| Laboratory Manager | $57K | $77K | $101K | $130K | +3.8% |
Creative salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designer | $34K | $48K | $64K | $84K | +3% |
| Art Director | $59K | $82K | $111K | $146K | +2.8% |
| Video Producer | $39K | $56K | $78K | $111K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $37K | $51K | $70K | $94K | +3.5% |
| Photographer | $26K | $38K | $56K | $82K | +3% |
| Animator | $43K | $59K | $80K | $111K | +4.5% |
| Journalist | $31K | $43K | $59K | $84K | +1.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $37K | $49K | $67K | $90K | +6.5% |
| Interior Designer | $34K | $48K | $66K | $89K | +3.2% |
| Fashion Designer | $39K | $56K | $80K | $119K | +2.5% |
| Music Producer | $31K | $51K | $86K | $152K | +3.5% |
| UX Researcher | $67K | $92K | $119K | $152K | +5.5% |
Hospitality salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $44K | $60K | $82K | $113K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $44K | $57K | $77K | $108K | +3.8% |
| Restaurant Manager | $35K | $47K | $62K | $82K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $29K | $39K | $52K | $71K | +3% |
| Sommelier | $35K | $49K | $69K | $97K | +3.2% |
Retail salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Store Manager | $35K | $48K | $65K | $87K | +2% |
| Sales Representative | $35K | $51K | $76K | $115K | +3.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $43K | $60K | $81K | $108K | +2.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $51K | $71K | $95K | $126K | +7.5% |
| Business Development Manager | $60K | $85K | $116K | $159K | +4.5% |
Transportation salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $92K | $141K | $207K | $290K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $63K | $86K | $114K | $148K | +4.5% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $37K | $46K | $60K | $77K | +4.8% |
| Transportation Planner | $55K | $72K | $95K | $123K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $51K | $69K | $90K | $116K | +4% |
Energy salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Engineer | $78K | $105K | $138K | $175K | +6.5% |
| Solar Installer | $42K | $52K | $68K | $88K | +22% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $48K | $60K | $76K | $98K | +45% |
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $110K | $148K | $192K | $248K | +2% |
| Energy Analyst | $62K | $85K | $112K | $145K | +6% |
Nonprofit salaries in Tulsa
| Job title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $51K | $71K | $98K | $137K | +3.2% |
| Grant Writer | $40K | $51K | $66K | $85K | +3.5% |
| Fundraising Manager | $43K | $58K | $79K | $108K | +3.8% |
| Case Manager | $32K | $42K | $53K | $68K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $32K | $42K | $54K | $70K | +3.8% |
Working in Tulsa, Oklahoma: Salary Guide (2026)
Tulsa is home to the Tulsa–OK metropolitan area with a population of 413,066. The city has a cost of living index of 80 (US average = 100), meaning salaries go approximately 20% further here than in an average US city.
Oklahoma has a 4.75% state income tax rate. When comparing offers with cities in no-income-tax states like Texas, Washington, or Florida, factor in this difference.
Top-paying industries in Tulsa
Tulsa's economy spans multiple high-wage sectors. The city's diverse employer base creates strong demand across technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services.