Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Tulsa, OK
Careers in Tulsa, OK: pay and employment for 411 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Tulsa, OK metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 46140), which includes Tulsa and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Tulsa city limits.
Quick answer
In the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area (CBSA 46140), BLS OEWS counted 458,730 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $46,670 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($259,220), CEO ($162,260), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($160,810). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (12,760), Sales Associate (12,110), Operations Manager (11,840).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area at 89.2 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 11% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$259,220 median · 850 employed
- CEO$162,260 median · 790 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$160,810 median · 770 employed
- IT Manager$150,680 median · 1,060 employed
- Financial Manager$141,980 median · 1,950 employed
- Pharmacist$140,820 median · 820 employed
- Sales Manager$140,040 median · 1,050 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$139,460 median · 1,090 employed
- Industrial Production Manager$123,930 median · 730 employed
- Administrative Services Managers$111,790 median · 510 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers12,760 employed · $26,460 median
- Sales Associate12,110 employed · $29,810 median
- Operations Manager11,840 employed · $96,150 median
- Registered Nurse10,880 employed · $84,790 median
- Material Handler9,990 employed · $36,980 median
- Customer Service Representative9,800 employed · $38,560 median
- Cashier9,770 employed · $29,180 median
- Stocker9,400 employed · $35,270 median
- Office Clerks, General8,010 employed · $40,380 median
- Server7,460 employed · $18,350 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$107,170 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$80,880 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,720 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$75,970 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,000 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,260 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$65,950 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$64,190 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Manager$62,390 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Electrician$62,280 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Tulsa, OK
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All 411 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Tulsa, OK | $26,460U.S. $31,200 | $26,310 | 12,760 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Tulsa, OK | $29,810U.S. $35,410 | $33,710 | 12,110 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Tulsa, OK | $96,150U.S. $105,770 | $117,930 | 11,840 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Tulsa, OK | $84,790U.S. $97,550 | $87,380 | 10,880 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Tulsa, OK | $36,980U.S. $40,240 | $38,240 | 9,990 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Tulsa, OK | $38,560U.S. $44,770 | $42,530 | 9,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Tulsa, OK | $29,180U.S. $32,880 | $29,240 | 9,770 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Tulsa, OK | $35,270U.S. $37,330 | $35,440 | 9,400 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Tulsa, OK | $40,380U.S. $45,010 | $41,830 | 8,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Tulsa, OK | $18,350U.S. $35,230 | $26,450 | 7,460 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Tulsa, OK | $58,790U.S. $58,640 | $59,220 | 7,220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Tulsa, OK | $44,740U.S. $44,650 | $44,470 | 5,800 | n/a | n/a |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Tulsa, OK | $28,140U.S. $35,800 | $28,910 | 5,490 | n/a | n/a |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Tulsa, OK | $36,720U.S. $42,260 | $37,270 | 5,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Tulsa, OK | $62,390U.S. $69,500 | $68,770 | 5,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Tulsa, OK | $32,170U.S. $36,840 | $33,630 | 5,140 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Tulsa, OK | $81,320U.S. $83,680 | $90,910 | 5,110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Tulsa, OK | $40,700U.S. $47,540 | $42,700 | 5,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Tulsa, OK | $36,900U.S. $44,080 | $39,840 | 4,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $79,870 | not published | 4,520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Tulsa, OK | $53,550U.S. $53,750 | $55,540 | 4,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Tulsa, OK | $33,410U.S. $37,390 | $34,530 | 4,420 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Tulsa, OK | $61,840U.S. $72,080 | $71,930 | 4,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Tulsa, OK | $48,250U.S. $50,670 | $50,360 | 4,400 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Tulsa, OK | $45,760U.S. $49,590 | $48,200 | 4,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Tulsa, OK | $48,220U.S. $63,970 | $52,720 | 4,030 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Tulsa, OK | $43,200U.S. $47,120 | $45,200 | 3,990 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Tulsa, OK | $48,410U.S. $72,040 | $53,410 | 3,820 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Tulsa, OK | $46,600U.S. $48,520 | $51,170 | 3,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Tulsa, OK | $30,320U.S. $36,780 | $30,650 | 3,480 | n/a | n/a |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Tulsa, OK | $36,640U.S. $38,020 | $38,890 | 3,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Tulsa, OK | $28,100U.S. $30,890 | $29,890 | 3,280 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Tulsa, OK | $71,260U.S. $74,450 | $76,120 | 3,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Tulsa, OK | $93,240U.S. $102,320 | $96,590 | 3,250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Tulsa, OK | $78,720U.S. $79,860 | $85,240 | 3,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Tulsa, OK | $39,440U.S. $45,690 | $41,350 | 3,010 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Tulsa, OK | $75,000U.S. $79,920 | $79,420 | 2,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Tulsa, OK | $39,890U.S. $44,860 | $45,800 | 2,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Tulsa, OK | $56,210U.S. $48,570 | $57,250 | 2,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Tulsa, OK | $54,990U.S. $69,990 | $63,200 | 2,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Tulsa, OK | $62,280U.S. $63,190 | $65,510 | 2,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Tulsa, OK | $38,980U.S. $45,930 | $40,360 | 2,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Tulsa, OK | $50,940U.S. $61,860 | $58,500 | 2,610 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Tulsa, OK | $28,770U.S. $35,510 | $30,710 | 2,570 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Tulsa, OK | $63,490U.S. $75,940 | $68,570 | 2,560 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Tulsa, OK | $35,310U.S. $38,010 | $35,060 | 2,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Tulsa, OK | $30,750U.S. $37,450 | $31,610 | 2,450 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Tulsa, OK | $47,410U.S. $50,620 | $53,470 | 2,430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Tulsa, OK | $59,820U.S. $64,400 | $59,460 | 2,370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Tulsa, OK | $36,780U.S. $39,150 | $37,580 | 2,360 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Tulsa, OK | $64,190U.S. $76,210 | $68,030 | 2,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Tulsa, OK | $60,100U.S. $62,890 | $62,870 | 2,130 | n/a | n/a |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Tulsa, OK | $44,060U.S. $46,420 | $45,040 | 2,130 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Tulsa, OK | $43,520U.S. $45,260 | $44,710 | 2,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Tulsa, OK | $53,260U.S. $58,750 | $54,280 | 2,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Tulsa, OK | $108,730U.S. $135,980 | $116,570 | 1,960 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Tulsa, OK | $62,010U.S. $64,520 | $66,050 | 1,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Tulsa, OK | $141,980U.S. $166,570 | $164,000 | 1,950 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Tulsa, OK | $59,440U.S. $63,800 | $59,160 | 1,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Tulsa, OK | $63,130U.S. $78,760 | $72,160 | 1,860 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Tulsa, OK | $57,250U.S. $59,650 | $59,470 | 1,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,220U.S. $159,670 | $130,060 | 1,820 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Tulsa, OK | $30,370U.S. $35,320 | $30,430 | 1,750 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Tulsa, OK | $58,830U.S. $62,280 | $69,620 | 1,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Tulsa, OK | $32,130U.S. $38,140 | $37,990 | 1,740 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Tulsa, OK | $27,450U.S. $34,340 | $30,020 | 1,710 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Tulsa, OK | $48,850U.S. $64,370 | $55,190 | 1,670 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Tulsa, OK | $29,190U.S. $34,980 | $30,780 | 1,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Tulsa, OK | $36,210U.S. $43,030 | $39,210 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Tulsa, OK | $104,470U.S. $123,860 | $119,140 | 1,620 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Tulsa, OK | $50,820U.S. $69,280 | $58,940 | 1,620 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Tulsa, OK | $58,750U.S. $61,010 | $58,220 | 1,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Tulsa, OK | $48,420U.S. $59,850 | $50,900 | 1,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Tulsa, OK | $43,950U.S. $59,550 | $47,070 | 1,520 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Tulsa, OK | $24,960U.S. $31,200 | $26,580 | 1,500 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Tulsa, OK | $46,510U.S. $48,070 | $44,820 | 1,440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,160U.S. $52,830 | $62,890 | 1,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Tulsa, OK | $67,160U.S. $77,710 | $74,360 | 1,360 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Tulsa, OK | $69,060U.S. $104,920 | $89,960 | 1,350 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,320U.S. $38,770 | $32,390 | 1,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Tulsa, OK | $58,880U.S. $59,350 | $62,340 | 1,320 | n/a | n/a |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Tulsa, OK | $46,810U.S. $60,580 | $48,610 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Tulsa, OK | $31,190U.S. $35,830 | $32,780 | 1,320 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Tulsa, OK | $40,500U.S. $45,750 | $43,070 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Tulsa, OK | $46,010U.S. $48,500 | $47,600 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Tulsa, OK | $101,460U.S. $105,850 | $101,950 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Tulsa, OK | $45,820U.S. $45,850 | $45,020 | 1,240 | n/a | n/a |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Tulsa, OK | $26,890U.S. $41,670 | $27,770 | 1,180 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Tulsa, OK | $54,320U.S. $62,930 | $57,820 | 1,170 | n/a | n/a |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Tulsa, OK | $69,440U.S. $80,730 | $76,000 | 1,150 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Tulsa, OK | $46,160U.S. $57,020 | $46,260 | 1,140 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Tulsa, OK | $87,810U.S. $105,870 | $91,760 | 1,110 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Tulsa, OK | $139,460U.S. $132,300 | $138,730 | 1,090 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Tulsa, OK | $27,700U.S. $33,980 | $26,980 | 1,090 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Tulsa, OK | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $63,020 | 1,090 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Tulsa, OK | $150,680U.S. $175,140 | $154,680 | 1,060 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Tulsa, OK | $107,440U.S. $104,110 | $109,640 | 1,060 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Tulsa, OK | $37,640U.S. $38,630 | $42,410 | 1,060 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Tulsa, OK | $140,040U.S. $148,270 | $163,980 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Tulsa, OK | $37,280U.S. $41,300 | $41,370 | 1,030 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Tulsa, OK | $47,310U.S. $48,250 | $48,970 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Tulsa, OK | $28,600U.S. $34,810 | $28,800 | 1,010 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Tulsa, OK | $98,210U.S. $101,860 | $104,140 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,740U.S. $62,890 | $54,320 | 980 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Tulsa, OK | $57,730U.S. $61,770 | $58,390 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Tulsa, OK | $67,330U.S. $80,110 | $71,660 | 970 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Tulsa, OK | $79,080U.S. $76,690 | $97,390 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Tulsa, OK | $47,600U.S. $59,280 | $52,190 | 960 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Tulsa, OK | $45,860U.S. $46,330 | $45,560 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Tulsa, OK | $53,660U.S. $64,330 | $56,490 | 940 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Tulsa, OK | $29,850U.S. $35,360 | $32,120 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Tulsa, OK | $38,940U.S. $47,920 | $38,740 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Tulsa, OK | $65,950U.S. $78,000 | $68,920 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Tulsa, OK | $102,080U.S. $100,840 | $107,490 | 880 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Tulsa, OK | $90,710U.S. $83,050 | $98,980 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Tulsa, OK | $99,830U.S. $102,440 | $104,370 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Tulsa, OK | $259,220U.S. $265,930 | $219,180 | 850 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,370U.S. $78,660 | $111,140 | 840 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Tulsa, OK | $36,810U.S. $39,070 | $36,330 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Tulsa, OK | $140,820U.S. $140,910 | $137,270 | 820 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Tulsa, OK | $100,350U.S. $98,100 | $97,880 | 820 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Tulsa, OK | $75,970U.S. $87,520 | $87,980 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Tulsa, OK | $45,520U.S. $47,180 | $46,500 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Tulsa, OK | $40,750U.S. $43,220 | $40,720 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Tulsa, OK | $162,260U.S. $213,990 | $202,000 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Tulsa, OK | $61,030U.S. $76,590 | $65,270 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,970U.S. $47,160 | $45,620 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Tulsa, OK | $160,810U.S. $171,270 | $166,810 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Tulsa, OK | $29,860U.S. $35,790 | $36,470 | 770 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Tulsa, OK | $80,880U.S. $95,320 | $84,230 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Tulsa, OK | $123,930U.S. $126,060 | $129,110 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Tulsa, OK | $60,060U.S. $69,990 | $77,750 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Tulsa, OK | $37,010U.S. $45,930 | $40,510 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Tulsa, OK | $35,840U.S. $46,800 | $46,060 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Tulsa, OK | $105,180U.S. $120,630 | $111,230 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Tulsa, OK | $100,840U.S. $102,760 | $100,840 | 710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Tulsa, OK | $49,280U.S. $50,020 | $50,940 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Tulsa, OK | $46,770U.S. $42,670 | $46,830 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Tulsa, OK | $105,960U.S. $114,990 | $121,990 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Tulsa, OK | $50,110U.S. $50,690 | $52,140 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Tulsa, OK | $60,120U.S. $65,510 | $61,970 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Tulsa, OK | $61,590U.S. $82,320 | $72,540 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Tulsa, OK | $56,670U.S. $67,880 | $59,600 | 680 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Tulsa, OK | $63,760U.S. $74,750 | $68,090 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Tulsa, OK | $59,910U.S. $68,380 | $61,860 | 680 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Tulsa, OK | $34,680U.S. $36,280 | $34,040 | 680 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Tulsa, OK | $72,880U.S. $78,740 | $75,100 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Tulsa, OK | $28,450U.S. $34,890 | $30,850 | 660 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Tulsa, OK | $46,220U.S. $58,940 | $45,440 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Tulsa, OK | $61,890U.S. $74,690 | $68,910 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Tulsa, OK | $22,040U.S. $32,150 | $25,150 | 640 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Tulsa, OK | $39,030U.S. $45,230 | $41,560 | 630 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Tulsa, OK | $49,390U.S. $54,890 | $52,870 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,790U.S. $47,030 | $46,240 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Tulsa, OK | $49,990U.S. $60,020 | $49,100 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Tulsa, OK | $65,400U.S. $63,820 | $68,920 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Tulsa, OK | $85,110U.S. $99,130 | $93,910 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Tulsa, OK | $99,450U.S. $116,580 | $102,800 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Tulsa, OK | $86,310U.S. $120,230 | $93,570 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Tulsa, OK | $28,200U.S. $35,070 | $28,530 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Tulsa, OK | $44,130U.S. $50,340 | $47,580 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Tulsa, OK | $33,400U.S. $37,160 | $32,730 | 590 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Tulsa, OK | $88,540U.S. $76,220 | $93,950 | 580 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Tulsa, OK | $50,720U.S. $65,120 | $54,190 | 580 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Tulsa, OK | $51,440U.S. $51,140 | $57,110 | 580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · Tulsa, OK | $107,170U.S. $96,710 | $102,170 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Tulsa, OK | $59,620U.S. $62,960 | $61,510 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Tulsa, OK | $59,570U.S. $64,650 | $58,600 | 560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Tulsa, OK | $84,310U.S. $102,740 | $93,520 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Tulsa, OK | $80,250U.S. $82,280 | $77,950 | 540 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Tulsa, OK | $83,970U.S. $97,870 | $86,760 | 540 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $350,190U.S. $244,180 | $309,380 | 540 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Tulsa, OK | $58,280U.S. $60,850 | $59,290 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Tulsa, OK | $39,520U.S. $44,350 | $43,740 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Tulsa, OK | $38,330U.S. $49,690 | $43,550 | 540 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Tulsa, OK | $39,310U.S. $47,320 | $54,840 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $50,270 | not published | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,930U.S. $62,470 | $54,180 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Tulsa, OK | $33,780U.S. $36,560 | $35,530 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Tulsa, OK | $52,710U.S. $58,260 | $55,320 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Tulsa, OK | $42,670U.S. $49,400 | $42,470 | 520 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Tulsa, OK | $34,490U.S. $39,630 | $35,000 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Tulsa, OK | $111,790U.S. $114,130 | $127,420 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,330U.S. $50,260 | $40,170 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Tulsa, OK | $50,310U.S. $63,890 | $56,250 | 510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Tulsa, OK | $48,580U.S. $60,070 | $52,810 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Tulsa, OK | $30,430U.S. $35,360 | $31,600 | 500 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Tulsa, OK | $40,830U.S. $45,920 | $42,020 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,670U.S. $69,390 | $74,010 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,650U.S. $48,700 | $46,380 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,120U.S. $166,790 | $140,960 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,050U.S. $77,440 | $63,510 | 480 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,100U.S. $61,800 | $59,020 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,740U.S. $107,230 | $108,230 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,410U.S. $38,150 | $34,900 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,950U.S. $48,590 | $43,380 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,270U.S. $40,110 | $46,860 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,760U.S. $149,280 | $135,780 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,350U.S. $44,470 | $33,170 | 460 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,990U.S. $105,070 | $102,350 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,600U.S. $49,100 | $44,160 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,300U.S. $47,670 | $42,930 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,680U.S. $39,280 | $36,340 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,610U.S. $66,150 | $69,680 | 440 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,550U.S. $37,710 | $38,150 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,830U.S. $40,140 | $36,150 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,850U.S. $46,850 | $39,720 | 430 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,100U.S. $50,290 | $51,940 | 430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,220U.S. $106,040 | $88,090 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,630U.S. $43,600 | $45,050 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,060U.S. $51,330 | $54,580 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,240U.S. $80,390 | $73,400 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,790U.S. $129,180 | $103,070 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,340U.S. $53,040 | $45,190 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,900U.S. $90,150 | $84,990 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,730U.S. $39,390 | $43,030 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,900U.S. $74,310 | $58,270 | 410 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,750U.S. $32,910 | $25,560 | 410 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,710U.S. $49,230 | $51,310 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,520U.S. $58,650 | $63,500 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,820U.S. $61,160 | $54,510 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,040U.S. $68,270 | $58,130 | 390 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $165,280U.S. $170,950 | $195,370 | 390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,740U.S. $93,530 | $81,210 | 390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,700U.S. $45,780 | $41,150 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,500U.S. $62,680 | $50,620 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,700U.S. $41,340 | $42,560 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,810U.S. $37,290 | $34,120 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,450U.S. $134,050 | $112,830 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Petroleum EngineerSOC 17-2171 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,750U.S. $144,910 | $139,140 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,500U.S. $60,280 | $44,030 | 370 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,230U.S. $43,350 | $36,520 | 370 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,350U.S. $100,330 | $108,360 | 370 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,390U.S. $45,570 | $40,900 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,480U.S. $55,940 | $57,630 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,670U.S. $45,250 | $43,120 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,570U.S. $46,550 | $41,620 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,440U.S. $59,050 | $51,670 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,160U.S. $39,200 | $38,530 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,740U.S. $99,280 | $104,250 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,380U.S. $135,880 | $135,490 | 350 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,350U.S. $55,440 | $57,750 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5013 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,110U.S. $58,160 | $73,500 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +1.1% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,400U.S. $100,580 | $100,840 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,240U.S. $130,100 | $111,120 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,430U.S. $58,470 | $59,130 | 330 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,380U.S. $49,230 | $50,900 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,130U.S. $42,290 | $34,600 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,210U.S. $35,670 | $33,750 | 330 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,280U.S. $74,260 | $52,500 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,790U.S. $60,600 | $47,660 | 320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $100,390 | not published | 310 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Gambling Cage WorkersSOC 43-3041 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $37,580 | not published | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,450U.S. $47,450 | $48,910 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,740U.S. $46,680 | $39,460 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,230U.S. $35,150 | $26,080 | 310 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,810U.S. $106,660 | $103,390 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,000U.S. $54,920 | $56,760 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,690U.S. $44,390 | $61,040 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,660U.S. $55,570 | $50,920 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,450U.S. $74,340 | $62,910 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,560U.S. $78,190 | $75,150 | 290 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,100U.S. $46,170 | $43,250 | 290 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,760U.S. $35,660 | $35,050 | 290 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,330U.S. $61,660 | $51,220 | 290 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $139,940U.S. $141,900 | $148,310 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,800U.S. $78,210 | $82,550 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,640U.S. $71,550 | $70,900 | 280 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,130U.S. $45,130 | $41,070 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,940U.S. $104,590 | $113,080 | 270 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,680U.S. $104,300 | $86,470 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsSOC 33-9031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,590U.S. $43,370 | $36,950 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,420U.S. $49,120 | $51,000 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,190U.S. $62,780 | $55,600 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,550U.S. $87,820 | $75,530 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,690U.S. $45,760 | $43,980 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,390U.S. $72,550 | $72,500 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,480U.S. $74,510 | $65,630 | 260 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,820U.S. $96,590 | $83,390 | 260 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,360U.S. $72,300 | $70,650 | 260 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,880U.S. $58,430 | $54,910 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,820U.S. $64,820 | $100,040 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,080U.S. $42,360 | $44,290 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,000U.S. $49,880 | $45,430 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,970U.S. $78,350 | $75,670 | 250 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,560U.S. $49,500 | $45,260 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,000U.S. $47,920 | $46,170 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,770U.S. $81,100 | $79,800 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,600U.S. $75,440 | $67,870 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,760U.S. $54,240 | $51,630 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,590U.S. $66,810 | $52,690 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,720U.S. $67,960 | $69,420 | 230 | n/a | n/a |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,720U.S. $44,580 | $36,740 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,360U.S. $76,400 | $71,270 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $212,150U.S. $236,590 | $245,540 | 230 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,110U.S. $47,380 | $44,370 | 230 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,420U.S. $93,790 | $90,700 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,110U.S. $36,220 | $30,550 | 230 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,040U.S. $46,380 | $38,120 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,220U.S. $74,330 | $61,390 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,720U.S. $47,700 | $43,500 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,900U.S. $63,820 | $54,860 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5012 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,160U.S. $67,890 | $60,790 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +0.8% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and GasSOC 47-5071 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,540U.S. $46,960 | $50,800 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| Wellhead PumpersSOC 53-7073 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,500U.S. $69,960 | $65,560 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,410U.S. $50,960 | $49,860 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,960U.S. $48,560 | $48,200 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,550U.S. $35,760 | $34,000 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,910U.S. $42,240 | $35,470 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,800U.S. $49,450 | $45,570 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,820U.S. $64,070 | $67,630 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,730U.S. $80,250 | $77,830 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,680U.S. $78,620 | $66,920 | 200 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,490U.S. $62,130 | $60,470 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,880U.S. $58,040 | $60,950 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,400U.S. $68,080 | $70,390 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,400U.S. $59,300 | $54,620 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,110U.S. $134,960 | $116,650 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $116,510U.S. $115,160 | $119,320 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,670U.S. $67,190 | $71,220 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,250U.S. $136,570 | $120,280 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $377,580U.S. $256,560 | $331,740 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,430U.S. $38,290 | $35,700 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,340U.S. $45,330 | $43,400 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,050U.S. $50,160 | $46,290 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,400U.S. $50,580 | $49,740 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,080U.S. $62,120 | $56,470 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,750U.S. $41,590 | $39,140 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,530U.S. $48,990 | $51,470 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,600U.S. $83,510 | $88,560 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,070U.S. $95,990 | $58,640 | 180 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,520U.S. $107,310 | $77,990 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,910U.S. $90,390 | $76,430 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4032 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,210U.S. $49,080 | $52,590 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,690U.S. $91,240 | $88,310 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,110U.S. $79,200 | $80,360 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,190U.S. $47,260 | $41,690 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,500U.S. $58,450 | $48,160 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,330U.S. $57,430 | $50,420 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,840U.S. $46,570 | $41,160 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,980U.S. $91,640 | $95,570 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,690U.S. $139,500 | $128,580 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,240U.S. $122,930 | $107,890 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $101,920 | not published | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,040U.S. $66,270 | $57,250 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,640U.S. $68,020 | $51,880 | 160 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,770U.S. $35,100 | $29,630 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,290U.S. $57,080 | $46,170 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,700U.S. $82,220 | $83,610 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,780U.S. $60,390 | $68,780 | 150 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,380U.S. $35,880 | $33,100 | 150 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,050U.S. $38,630 | $37,180 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,900U.S. $50,140 | $49,710 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,490U.S. $123,220 | $145,080 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,640U.S. $40,450 | $38,400 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,500U.S. $148,080 | $137,400 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,420U.S. $104,620 | $107,630 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,090U.S. $66,120 | $73,560 | 140 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,910U.S. $103,410 | $86,670 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,810U.S. $66,270 | $52,220 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,770U.S. $58,100 | $54,490 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,250U.S. $37,680 | $33,260 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,040U.S. $43,530 | $49,480 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,080U.S. $146,910 | $122,510 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,530U.S. $64,950 | $60,580 | 130 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,300U.S. $66,940 | $58,330 | 130 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,100U.S. $99,080 | $97,070 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,340U.S. $51,220 | $49,710 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,300U.S. $36,910 | $29,160 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,740U.S. $50,610 | $47,320 | 130 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,140U.S. $52,260 | $59,520 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,030U.S. $58,340 | $62,200 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,700U.S. $68,120 | $75,520 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,680U.S. $41,220 | $37,010 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,090U.S. $81,370 | $74,140 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,670U.S. $94,160 | $90,370 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,350U.S. $130,220 | $104,150 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,470U.S. $107,110 | $111,210 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| MeteorologistSOC 19-2021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,010U.S. $99,070 | $84,210 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,950U.S. $89,320 | $83,120 | 120 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,690U.S. $83,910 | $90,730 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,580U.S. $62,200 | $67,660 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $208,040U.S. $210,040 | $274,320 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,160U.S. $66,800 | $52,400 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,320U.S. $40,960 | $35,180 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,840U.S. $82,280 | $83,760 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,090U.S. $74,090 | $71,390 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersSOC 51-2011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,840U.S. $65,380 | $48,790 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,500U.S. $36,670 | $35,230 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,950U.S. $133,000 | $142,050 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,820U.S. $95,420 | $70,140 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,300U.S. $117,330 | $97,330 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,000U.S. $60,810 | $58,410 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,540U.S. $75,350 | $72,910 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,280U.S. $37,360 | $34,440 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,850U.S. $77,920 | $52,310 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,450U.S. $95,480 | $85,670 | 110 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,880U.S. $48,430 | $46,220 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,130U.S. $66,770 | $61,080 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,080U.S. $58,930 | $47,510 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,980U.S. $47,880 | $48,020 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,700U.S. $64,050 | $64,870 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,340U.S. $48,040 | $46,510 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,590U.S. $76,870 | $74,620 | 100 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,520U.S. $55,090 | $50,560 | 100 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,600U.S. $51,850 | $53,830 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $44,660 | not published | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,210U.S. $33,580 | $24,340 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,370U.S. $124,900 | $107,380 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,470U.S. $102,040 | $95,300 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Tulsa, OK · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,660U.S. $49,610 | $51,080 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
No occupations match.
Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Tulsa, OK
- BLS source geography
- Tulsa, OK
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 46140
- States
- Oklahoma
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tulsa, OK?
In the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area (CBSA 46140), BLS OEWS counted 458,730 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $46,670 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($259,220), CEO ($162,260), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($160,810).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Tulsa, OK metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 46140), which includes Tulsa and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Tulsa city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Tulsa, OK metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 46140). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “best jobs in tulsa”, “high paying jobs tulsa”, “high paying jobs in tulsa” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).