How much does a life make in Tulsa?
$61,860a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $29.74 an hour or $5,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.74
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,360Median: $61,860Highest 10%: $106,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,360 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $51,430 | $24.73 | |
| Median | $61,860 | $29.74 | |
| 75th | $87,360 | $42.00 | |
| 90th | $106,400 | $51.13 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Lawton, OK | $115,100 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $100,200 |
Related jobs in Tulsa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $80,900 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $80,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $80,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $79,950 |
| Biological Scientist | $78,850 |
| Medical Scientist | $77,910 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $77,010 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technician | $65,160 |
| Chemical Technician | $64,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $29.74 ($61,860 a year).
Do lifes make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $61,860 against $62,280 nationally, 1% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $86,260, so Tulsa pays 28% less.
Where does Tulsa rank for life pay?
72 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,400 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.