SOC 13-1075 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Labor Relations Specialists — Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Tulsa, OK is $58,820 per year, substantially below the national median of $95,420 — a gap of 38.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Tulsa, OK is $58,820 per year, substantially below the national median of $95,420 — a gap of 38.4%. Half of workers earn between $43,530 and $98,370. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,070 and the ninetieth at $101,280.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $76,660. Of the 521 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 216th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,070 | −54.9% |
| 25th | $43,530 | −54.4% |
| Median (50th) | $58,820 | −38.4% |
| 75th | $98,370 | +3.1% |
| 90th | $101,280 | +6.1% |
| Mean | $70,140 | −26.5% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $76,660 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tulsa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $58,820 goes as far as $66,993 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 29.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,993US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,820 a year, 38.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,070 to $101,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $76,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Tulsa, OK?
The median annual wage is $58,820, or $28.28 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 $95,420, so pay in Tulsa, OK is 38.4% 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 $101,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,070 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 $76,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 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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