$76,076
Avg. Median Salary
-13% vs national
$161,880
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Tulsa, OK metro area has salary data for 54 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $76,076,
which is 13% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Dentists, General at $161,880 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $26,360.
The largest employer category is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 13,010 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,010 | $26,360 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 12,630 | $87,240 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 9,600 | $82,130 |
| 4 | Customer Service Representatives | 9,070 | $37,790 |
| 5 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7,360 | $56,230 |
All Occupations in Tulsa, OK
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Dentists, General | $161,880 | 390 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,920 | 1,010 |
| Sales Managers | $136,220 | 1,050 |
| Marketing Managers | $135,840 | 430 |
| Pharmacists | $133,840 | 850 |
| Financial Managers | $131,880 | 1,770 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,390 | 410 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,640 | 810 |
| Software Developers | $109,190 | 2,170 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $108,980 | 1,180 |
| Electrical Engineers | $106,200 | 560 |
| Lawyers | $103,170 | 1,990 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $102,940 | 720 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,750 | 1,520 |
| Civil Engineers | $101,560 | 1,000 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,650 | 750 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,200 | 770 |
| Industrial Engineers | $96,540 | 960 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $90,480 | 460 |
| General and Operations Managers | $87,240 | 12,630 |
| Registered Nurses | $82,130 | 9,600 |
| Information Security Analysts | $82,070 | 340 |
| Financial Analysts | $81,720 | 690 |
| Data Scientists | $80,950 | 690 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $78,500 | 4,780 |
| Medical Scientists | $71,560 | 80 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $69,270 | 2,220 |
| Loan Officers | $65,860 | 990 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $60,980 | 4,000 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $60,430 | 550 |
| Electricians | $60,370 | 2,620 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $59,410 | 2,510 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $58,610 | 2,360 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $57,760 | 3,700 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,230 | 7,360 |
| Graphic Designers | $55,100 | 480 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $52,820 | 1,460 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $51,370 | 2,160 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $50,200 | 840 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $49,630 | 1,670 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $49,460 | 4,050 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $46,740 | 4,410 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $45,330 | 2,510 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $43,950 | 1,570 |
| Construction Laborers | $43,160 | 4,050 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $39,450 | 4,730 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $38,640 | 2,370 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $37,790 | 9,070 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $31,500 | 4,600 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $31,150 | 5,180 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $29,650 | 3,280 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,220 | 5,450 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,200 | 2,060 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,360 | 13,010 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
Verify at bls.gov/oes