Top Paying Jobs in Tulsa, OK
Tulsa, OK has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 73,970 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include General Internal Medicine Physicians ($377,580), Family Medicine Physicians ($350,190), Physicians, All Other ($259,220). The cost of living index is 89.21 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,217/month.
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Avg. median salary
89.21
Cost of living index
$1,217
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Highest paying careers in Tulsa
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $378K | $181.53/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $350K | $168.36/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $259K | $124.62/hr |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $212K | $101.99/hr |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $208K | $100.02/hr |
| 6 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $165K | $79.46/hr |
| 7 | Chief Executives | Management | $162K | $78.01/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $161K | $77.31/hr |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $151K | $72.44/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $142K | $68.26/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Tulsa
Cost of living vs. national average-10.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,217/mo
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