salary$102,080 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Tulsa, OK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$151,930per year
Jobs in the area880people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Tulsa?
Cheap. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 14.2% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Tulsa, OK?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Tulsa, OK area is $102,080 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $73,310 and $151,930.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Tulsa?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 14.2% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tulsa, OK metro area.