Software Developers Salary in Tulsa, OK

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

Median annual salary $109,190 -18% vs national
Median hourly $52.49
10th percentile $59,850
90th percentile $167,040
Employed locally 2,170
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,850
    25th
    $80,160
    50th (median)
    $109,190
    75th
    $150,450
    90th
    $167,040

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 161% Median Software Developers salary is 61% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $131,700
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $127,270
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $121,530
    Oklahoma City, OK $107,420
    Oklahoma $107,420
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $105,660

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Computer Occupations, All Other $90,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Tulsa, OK is $52.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.09 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Tulsa, OK is 18% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Tulsa?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $59,850 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,160.