Computer Programmers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $94,230 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.30
10th percentile $65,320
90th percentile $148,180
Employed locally 250
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,320
    25th
    $74,630
    50th (median)
    $94,230
    75th
    $119,960
    90th
    $148,180

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 139% Median Computer Programmers salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $127,220
    Oklahoma City, OK $114,890
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $107,780
    Oklahoma $100,910
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $92,600
    Roanoke, VA $90,220

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$109,190
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,370
    Computer Systems Analysts$108,980
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$102,940
    Data Scientists$80,950
    Computer Network Support Specialists$79,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Tulsa, OK is $45.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.24 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Tulsa, OK is 4.5% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Tulsa?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $65,320 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,630.