Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay range in Tulsa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,710 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety specialists in Tulsa earn between $62,990 and $103,380.
- $52K10th
- $63K25th
- $81KMedian
- $103K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,990 | $7,082 | $40.86 |
| Median | $80,900 | $6,742 | $38.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,990 | $5,249 | $30.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,380 | $8,615 | $49.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Tulsa vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety specialists in Tulsa earn about the same as the Oklahoma average ($82,560) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($93,860). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $90,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $84,990 | $80,900 | $51,710 | $123,710 | 410 |
| Oklahoma | $82,560 | $79,890 | $49,010 | $118,920 | 1,690 |
| United States | $93,860 | $90,150 | $55,000 | $134,950 | 140,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary after taxes in Tulsa
On the average salary of $84,990, a single filer in Tulsa takes home about $65,341 a year, or $5,445 a month and $2,513 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tulsa a good place for occupational health and safety specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tulsa area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.2), so the average $84,990 buys what about $95,265 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Tulsa ($46,670). A typical home costs $253,725, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in other Oklahoma cities
Tulsa ranks 1st of 3 Oklahoma metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Tulsa$84,990
- Oklahoma City$84,570
- Lawton$79,800
All Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries in Oklahoma
Highest-paying cities for occupational health and safety specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,420).
- San Jose, CA$136,420
- San Francisco, CA$127,030
- Kennewick, WA$123,590
- Oxnard, CA$114,880
- Vallejo, CA$114,640
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Tulsa: questions
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make an hour in Tulsa?
$40.86 an hour on average, and $38.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety specialists salary in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety specialists take-home pay in Tulsa?
About $65,341 a year ($5,445 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,990.
Do occupational health and safety specialists earn more in Tulsa than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($93,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-5011; area Tulsa, OK (46140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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