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.
$114K
Avg. median salary
89.21
Cost of living index
$1,217
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Tulsa
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $111K | $53.22/hr |
| 32 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $109K | $52.62/hr |
| 33 | Avionics Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $109K | $52.33/hr |
| 34 | Software Developers | Technology | $109K | $52.28/hr |
| 35 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $108K | $52.09/hr |
| 36 | Lawyers | Legal | $108K | $52.03/hr |
| 37 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $108K | $51.96/hr |
| 38 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.65/hr |
| 39 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $107K | $51.65/hr |
| 40 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $107K | $51.56/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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