H-1B salaries in Tulsa, OK
Based on 655 certified H-1B filings in the Tulsa, OK metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$91,749
Middle 50%$71.8k–$122.9k
vs. national median−25%comparison median $122,699
Filings655FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $57,391 |
| 25th | $71,793 |
| 50th (median) | $91,749 |
| 75th | $122,860 |
| 90th | $244,764 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $78,642 | $67,558 | $101,518 | 347 |
| FY2021 | $78,312 | $66,894 | $102,378 | 272 |
| FY2022 | $87,339 | $66,000 | $110,000 | 385 |
| FY2023 | $82,826 | $65,374 | $107,910 | 269 |
| FY2024 | $90,000 | $70,000 | $120,000 | 297 |
| FY2025 | $89,274 | $70,554 | $117,700 | 372 |
| FY2026 | $96,054 | $72,005 | $134,378 | 283 |
Cost of living
Tulsa's median H-1B salary of $91,749 is worth about $102,800 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,007Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Tulsa, OK HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,229Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Tulsa, OK HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)89.2Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$102,800Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesOK: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $104,936 | 106 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $93,808 | 44 |
| Physician | $280,800 | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $94,000 | 33 |
| Data Scientist | $97,613 | 25 |
| Electrical Engineer | $117,000 | 21 |
| Accountant | $78,560 | 20 |
| Network Administrator | $88,546 | 16 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $350,000 | 15 |
| High School Teacher | $44,500 | 14 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $70,500 | 14 |
| Industrial Engineer | $88,000 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,863 | 12 |
| QA Engineer | $67,787 | 11 |