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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $100K | $47.95/hr |
| 62 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $99K | $47.81/hr |
| 63 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | Management | $98K | $47.27/hr |
| 64 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $98K | $47.23/hr |
| 65 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.22/hr |
| 66 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.1/hr |
| 67 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.78/hr |
| 68 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $97K | $46.74/hr |
| 69 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $97K | $46.51/hr |
| 70 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.3/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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