SOC 37-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · 3 metro areas compared
In Tulsa, OK the median wage is $38,600.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Tulsa, OK the median wage is $38,600. That is 21.4% lower than the national median of $49,100. Pay ranges from under $29,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $63,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,890 to $49,570.
Employment stands at 450, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $42,270. Of the 521 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 406th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,210 | −40.5% |
| 25th | $34,890 | −28.9% |
| Median (50th) | $38,600 | −21.4% |
| 75th | $49,570 | +1.0% |
| 90th | $63,590 | +29.5% |
| Mean | $44,160 | −10.1% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $42,270 | 810 | |
| 2 | Lawton | $37,320 | 100 | |
| 3 | Enid | $32,240 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tulsa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $38,600 goes as far as $43,964 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,964US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,600 a year, 21.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,210 to $63,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $42,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Tulsa, OK?
The median annual wage is $38,600, or $18.56 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 $49,100, so pay in Tulsa, OK is 21.4% 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 $63,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,210 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 $42,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 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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