Riggers pay range in Tulsa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,610 or more. The middle half of riggers in Tulsa earn between $44,760 and $53,180.
- $37K10th
- $45K25th
- $45KMedian
- $53K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,990 | $4,416 | $25.48 |
| Median | $44,770 | $3,731 | $21.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,760 | $3,730 | $21.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,180 | $4,432 | $25.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Tulsa vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Riggers in Tulsa earn about the same as the Oklahoma average ($51,950) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $52,990 | $44,770 | $36,850 | $74,610 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $51,950 | $48,490 | $37,050 | $74,090 | 300 |
| United States | $66,810 | $62,640 | $40,680 | $97,850 | 22,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Riggers salary after taxes in Tulsa
On the average salary of $52,990, a single filer in Tulsa takes home about $42,918 a year, or $3,577 a month and $1,651 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 riggers? 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 $52,990 buys what about $59,397 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Tulsa ($46,670). A typical home costs $253,725, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in nearby metro areas
- Dallas, TX$56,510
- Longview, TX$47,060
- Lincoln, NE$69,130
- Omaha, NE$70,890
- St. Louis, MO$68,750
- Austin, TX$61,200
Highest-paying cities for riggers
Fargo, ND pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,720).
- Fargo, ND$145,720
- New York, NY$101,710
- Seattle, WA$98,560
- Los Angeles, CA$94,170
- Salt Lake City, UT$89,980
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Riggers salary in Tulsa: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Tulsa?
$25.48 an hour on average, and $21.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Tulsa?
About $42,918 a year ($3,577 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,990.
Do riggers earn more in Tulsa than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,810).
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 49-9096; area Tulsa, OK (46140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.1%.
- 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 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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