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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Data Scientists | Technology | $86K | $41.49/hr |
| 82 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $86K | $41.4/hr |
| 83 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $85K | $40.92/hr |
| 84 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $85K | $40.76/hr |
| 85 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Arts & Media | $85K | $40.72/hr |
| 86 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.53/hr |
| 87 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $84K | $40.37/hr |
| 88 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $83K | $39.82/hr |
| 89 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $82K | $39.62/hr |
| 90 | Credit Analysts | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.23/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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