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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $102K | $49.21/hr |
| 52 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.08/hr |
| 53 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $102K | $48.97/hr |
| 54 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $102K | $48.94/hr |
| 55 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $101K | $48.78/hr |
| 56 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $101K | $48.78/hr |
| 57 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.48/hr |
| 58 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.24/hr |
| 59 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.2/hr |
| 60 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48/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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