How much does a chemical engineer make in Tulsa?
$127,400a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $61.23 an hour or $10,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.23
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,000Median: $127,400Highest 10%: $196,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,000 | $50.01 | |
| 25th | $107,900 | $51.87 | |
| Median | $127,400 | $61.23 | |
| 75th | $174,100 | $83.72 | |
| 90th | $196,900 | $94.66 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Tulsa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $130,800 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $116,500 |
| Materials Engineer | $110,700 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $107,400 |
| Engineer | $107,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $107,100 |
| Environmental Engineer | $105,500 |
| Electrical Engineer | $105,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $102,400 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $61.23 ($127,400 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Tulsa than the national average?
Yes: $127,400 against $125,000 nationally, 2% more.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $127,800, so Tulsa pays 0% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for chemical engineer pay?
26 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $104,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $196,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.