SOC 41-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Retail Salespersons — Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Tulsa, OK is $29,810 a year, trailing the national median of $35,410 by 15.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Tulsa, OK is $29,810 a year, trailing the national median of $35,410 by 15.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $27,240 and $36,500. The lowest tenth earn under $23,410, while the highest tenth earn more than $45,590.
The area has 12,110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 26.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $30,160. Of the 521 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 490th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,410 | −33.9% |
| 25th | $27,240 | −23.1% |
| Median (50th) | $29,810 | −15.8% |
| 75th | $36,500 | +3.1% |
| 90th | $45,590 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $33,710 | −4.8% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $30,160 | 18,370 | |
| 2 | Enid | $28,770 | 670 | |
| 3 | Lawton | $28,150 | 1,370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tulsa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $29,810 goes as far as $33,952 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,952US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,810 a year, 15.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,410 to $45,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 12,110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $30,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Retail Salespersons in Tulsa, OK?
The median annual wage is $29,810, or $14.33 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 $35,410, so pay in Tulsa, OK is 15.8% 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 $45,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,410 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 $30,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 12,110 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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