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Tulsa engineer salary

Estimate

Updated January 2025

What engineers earn in the Tulsa metro, with a full breakdown by role.

Typical pay

$109,545

Tulsa

Top earners

$168,393

Higher end

vs national

-6% vs national

U.S. $116,537

State

OK

Oklahoma

Engineers in the Tulsa metro earn an estimated $109,545, -6% vs national, with top earners near $168,393. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.

Engineering pay by role in Tulsa

Estimated pay for each discipline in Tulsa. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.

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What affects engineering pay in Tulsa

  • Local market. Tulsa pay runs -6% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Oklahoma statewide estimate.
  • Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
  • Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
  • Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Tulsa, raising or lowering local pay.

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Engineer salaries in Tulsa — FAQ

How much do engineers make in Tulsa?
Engineers in the Tulsa metro earn an estimated median of $109,545 per year — 6% below the national average — with top earners near $168,393. These are labeled estimates: geographic pay is modeled from BLS OEWS national baselines adjusted by a local cost-of-labor index, not a direct BLS metro/state wage.
What is the highest-paying engineering role in Tulsa?
Engineering Managers have the highest estimated pay in Tulsa, around $155,448 (median). Local industry concentration shifts which disciplines command the biggest premium.
How does engineering pay in Tulsa compare to the national average?
The estimated Tulsa engineering median of $109,545 is 6% below the national average of $116,537, and usually runs above the Oklahoma statewide estimate.
Source details

Blended engineering estimate for Tulsa: BLS OEWS national engineering median adjusted by a 0.94× cost-of-labor index.

Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →