SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $75,000 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $79,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $75,000 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $79,920. Half of workers earn between $57,850 and $96,390. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,640 and the ninetieth at $121,720.
The area has 2,950 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.4 of every thousand jobs. Oklahoma City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $74,780. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 124th of 521 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,640 | −39.1% |
| 25th | $57,850 | −27.6% |
| Median (50th) | $75,000 | −6.2% |
| 75th | $96,390 | +20.6% |
| 90th | $121,720 | +52.3% |
| Mean | $79,420 | −0.6% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $74,780 | 4,460 | |
| 2 | Lawton | $62,310 | 230 | |
| 3 | Enid | $61,760 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tulsa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $75,000 goes as far as $85,421 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,421US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,000 a year, 6.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,640 to $121,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,950 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $74,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Tulsa, OK?
The median annual wage is $75,000, or $36.06 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $79,920, so pay in Tulsa, OK is 6.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tulsa, OK earns more than $121,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oklahoma City, at $74,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,950 jobs in this occupation in Tulsa, OK. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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