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DevOps Engineer Salary in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$85,895/ year

Median DevOps Engineer in Tulsa, OK

$53,120
10th
$64,780
25th
$85,895
Median
$110,700
75th
$135,054
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$85,895
Total compensation (est.)
$98,779
Bonus range
$3,950 – $16,200
Mean salary
$91,049

How This Compares

Tulsa, OK median
$85,895
Oklahoma median
$106,845-19.6%
National median
$104,750-18.0%

Cost of living in Tulsa is 18% below the national average. Salary of $85,895 here is equivalent to $104,750 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$61,844-28.0%
3-5 years
$78,164-9.0%
6-10 years
$96,202+12.0%
10+ years
$118,535+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$75,588-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$85,895
Enterprise (5,000+)
$101,356+18.0%

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DevOps Engineer Salaries in Nearby Cities

Oklahoma City, OK$87,990/yr
Norman, OK$104,750/yr
Broken Arrow, OK$104,750/yr
Lawton, OK$104,750/yr
Edmond, OK$104,750/yr

Related Jobs in Tulsa

Software Engineer$106,731/yr
Senior Software Engineer$106,731/yr
Frontend Developer$102,410/yr
Backend Developer$106,731/yr
Full Stack Developer$106,731/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$41/hr
Monthly gross$7,158/mo
25th percentile$64,780/yr
75th percentile$110,700/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Oklahoma Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.6%+0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average DevOps Engineer salary in Tulsa?

The median DevOps Engineer salary in Tulsa is $85,895 per year, with a range from $64,780 at the 25th percentile to $110,700 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does DevOps Engineer pay in Tulsa compare to the national average?

DevOps Engineer salaries in Tulsa are 18% below the national median of $104,750. After adjusting for Tulsa's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $104,750 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect DevOps Engineer salaries in Tulsa?

In Tulsa, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level DevOps Engineer roles start around $53,120, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $135,054 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Tulsa a good place for DevOps Engineer jobs?

Tulsa offers a DevOps Engineer median of $85,895, which is 18% below the US median of $104,750. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Tulsa is 18% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher DevOps Engineer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for DevOps Engineer in Tulsa is $110,700, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.