Tulsa, OK
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$58,788
across all roles
Cost Index
75
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,050/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Tulsa?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.79× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 75 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,573/mo, Tulsa is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
75
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,050
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,573
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$50,000
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.79×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
507
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Tulsa
By gross annual salary
- $201,080
- $169,250
- $167,760
- 4.Dentists$161,880
- $161,440
- $156,980
- $154,990
- $154,270
- $138,920
- $136,220
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,229/mo
- $8,293/mo
- $8,202/mo
- 4.Dentists$7,845/mo
- $7,818/mo
- $7,547/mo
- $7,426/mo
- $7,382/mo
- $6,448/mo
- $6,284/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Tulsa
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.