Lawyers Salary in Tulsa, OK

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

Median annual salary $103,170 -31.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.60
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $210,260
Employed locally 1,990
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $62,480
    50th (median)
    $103,170
    75th
    $142,900
    90th
    $210,260

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 152% Median Lawyers salary is 52% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Roanoke, VA $127,270
    Kokomo, IN $115,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $110,640
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $102,280
    Oklahoma City, OK $100,440
    Oklahoma $98,870

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $50,200
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $49,100
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Tulsa, OK is $49.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.65 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Tulsa, OK is 31.7% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Tulsa?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,480.