Human Resources Specialists Salary in Tulsa, OK

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

Median annual salary $59,430 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $99,580
Employed locally 2,510
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $48,420
    50th (median)
    $59,430
    75th
    $79,080
    90th
    $99,580

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $70,340
    Kokomo, IN $65,530
    Roanoke, VA $65,530
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $62,910
    Lawton, OK $60,440
    Oklahoma City, OK $59,950

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,500
    Project Management Specialists $88,910
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,880
    Training and Development Specialists $54,330
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $65,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Tulsa, OK is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.40 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Tulsa, OK is 18.5% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Tulsa?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,420.