Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Tulsa
521 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Tulsa belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $18,350 per year. The highest is $377,580.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $18,350 | 7,460 | |
| 2 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $21,590 | 50 | |
| 3 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,040 | 640 | |
| 4 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $23,210 | 100 | |
| 5 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,750 | 410 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,960 | 1,500 | |
| 7 | Telemarketers | $26,210 | — | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,460 | 12,760 | |
| 9 | Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $26,470 | 80 | |
| 10 | Medical Transcriptionists | $26,850 | — |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $377,580 | 190 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $350,190 | 540 |
| Physicians, All Other | $259,220 | 850 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200 | — |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $212,150 | 230 |
| Pediatricians, General | $208,040 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $165,280 | 390 |
| Chief Executives | $162,260 | 790 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,810 | 770 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $150,680 | 1,060 |
| Financial Managers | $141,980 | 1,950 |
| Pharmacists | $140,820 | 820 |
| Sales Managers | $140,040 | 1,050 |
| Managers, All Other | $139,940 | 280 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $139,460 | 1,090 |
| Commercial Pilots | $137,490 | 150 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,380 | 350 |
| Marketing Managers | $131,120 | 480 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $130,750 | 370 |
| Chemical Engineers | $127,360 | 50 |
| Fundraising Managers | $124,990 | 50 |
| Human Resources Managers | $124,760 | 460 |
| Purchasing Managers | $124,500 | 140 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $123,930 | 730 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $122,260 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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