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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Production & Manufacturing | $107K | $51.52/hr |
| 42 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.5/hr |
| 43 | Chemists | Science | $107K | $51.29/hr |
| 44 | Construction Managers | Management | $106K | $50.94/hr |
| 45 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.71/hr |
| 46 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.57/hr |
| 47 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $105K | $50.51/hr |
| 48 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $104K | $50.23/hr |
| 49 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $104K | $50.18/hr |
| 50 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $103K | $49.49/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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