Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Oklahoma | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $118,100 | $142,991 | -17% |
| Median hourly wage | $56.78 | $68.75 | -17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $134,510.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $116,398 | $83,600 | $154,000 | 87 |
| Tulsa | $116,398 | $83,600 | $154,000 | 86 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Oklahoma is $118,100, or about $56.78 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Oklahoma is -17% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Oklahoma typically earn from $83,600 depending on the city and employer.
With 6,880 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $118,100, Oklahoma offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.