How much does a lawyer make in Tulsa?
$108,200a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $52.03 an hour or $9,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.03
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 250 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 1,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,350Median: $108,200Highest 10%: $217,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,350 | $22.76 | |
| 25th | $75,830 | $36.46 | |
| Median | $108,200 | $52.03 | |
| 75th | $166,100 | $79.84 | |
| 90th | $217,700 | $104.65 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $103,500 |
| Lawton, OK | $92,000 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $88,100 |
| Enid, OK | $87,980 |
Related jobs in Tulsa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Title Examiner | $58,520 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $50,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $52.03 ($108,200 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $108,200 against $159,700 nationally, 32% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $103,100, so Tulsa pays 5% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for lawyer pay?
250 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $217,700 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.