How much does a software developer make in Tulsa?
$108,700a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $52.27 an hour or $9,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.27
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 254 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,140Median: $108,700Highest 10%: $166,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,140 | $36.61 | |
| 25th | $87,570 | $42.10 | |
| Median | $108,700 | $52.27 | |
| 75th | $133,600 | $64.23 | |
| 90th | $166,600 | $80.09 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $122,400 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $114,100 |
| Lawton, OK | $107,200 |
| Enid, OK | $94,830 |
Related jobs in Tulsa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $117,700 |
| Database Administrator | $113,400 |
| Computer Network Architect | $109,500 |
| Information Security Analyst | $101,800 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,500 |
| Computer Occupation | $99,450 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $88,680 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $88,540 |
| Data Scientist | $86,310 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $85,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $52.27 ($108,700 a year).
Do software developers make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $108,700 against $136,000 nationally, 20% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $118,100, so Tulsa pays 8% less.
Where does Tulsa rank for software developer pay?
254 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,600 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.