Bookkeeper salary in Tulsa, OK
No other area in Oklahoma pays bookkeepers more than Tulsa: the median is $48,250 a year1. That is 4.5% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $46,180, and 4.8% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #221 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 4,400 people in this job here, 27% of the Oklahoma total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Tulsa, OK. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Tulsa against Oklahoma and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $33,010 | $48,250 | $68,620 | |
| Oklahoma | $31,530 | $46,180 | $66,100 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Tulsa earns $40,020–$59,210. The top tenth earns $68,620 or more, 2.1 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.1 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $19,190 wide, wider than in Oklahoma as a whole ($18,310) and the US ($17,950), so what a bookkeeper earns in Tulsa depends more on the employer.
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,010 | $2,751 | $15.87 | $42,594 |
| 25th percentile | $40,020 | $3,335 | $19.24 | $51,639 |
| Median | $48,250 | $4,021 | $23.20 | $62,258 |
| 75th percentile | $59,210 | $4,934 | $28.47 | $76,400 |
| 90th percentile | $68,620 | $5,718 | $32.99 | $88,542 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $10,960 a year in pay and about $14,142 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $8,230 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $50,670 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Tulsa, and the Oklahoma statewide median of $46,180 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Tulsa
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $14,008 to the $48,250 median and brings it to $62,258 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Tulsa
Of the 17 roles we track in Tulsa, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($50,740) and e-commerce order specialists ($46,100). Project Coordinator is the highest at $93,240.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +9.2% | 520 | |
| Paralegal | +5.2% | 980 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 4,400 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -4.5% | 290 | |
| HR Assistant | -7.3% | 130 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 17 roles we track in Tulsa (-4.8%), between accountants (-2.8%) and virtual receptionists (-7.1%). The typical role here is at -11.6%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Tulsa than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 9.0% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Tulsa, 9.4% across Oklahoma and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Oklahoma
Across the 8 areas of Oklahoma with data for this job, the median runs from $40,070 in the Southwest Oklahoma nonmetro area to $48,250 in Tulsa, a gap of $8,180 a year. The one area in Oklahoma with more bookkeepers, Oklahoma City, OK ($47,150), pays less: a bigger pool at a lower median.
| Area | Median | vs Tulsa | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | this area | 4,400 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | -2.3% | 6,470 | |
| Lawton, OK | -6.5% | 370 | |
| Enid, OK | -9.3% | 220 | |
| Northeast Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -11.2% | 1,070 | |
| Southeast Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -13.7% | 1,940 | |
| Northwest Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -15.9% | 1,040 |
Tulsa against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Tulsa is #53 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Oklahoma, Lawrence and Prescott Valley-Prescott pay just above Tulsa and Carson City and Lancaster just below. All four are within $60 a year of the median in Tulsa. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Tulsa | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | +12.3% | 4,310 | jobs | |
| Rochester, NY | +5.4% | 4,380 | jobs | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | +0.1% | 540 | pay | |
| Lawrence, KS | +0.1% | 630 | pay | |
| Tulsa, OK | this area | 4,400 | ||
| Carson City, NV | -0.0% | 550 | pay | |
| Lancaster, PA | -0.1% | 2,190 | pay | |
| Knoxville, TN | -1.9% | 4,510 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Tulsa, OK?
About $62,258 a year at the median, or $5,188 a month: $48,250 in pay plus about $14,008 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Tulsa?
The median was $48,250 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $33,010, the 90th $68,620, and the middle half earned $40,020 to $59,210.
Is Tulsa the most expensive area in Oklahoma for bookkeepers?
Yes. Its median of $48,250 is the highest of 8 areas in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City comes next at $47,150.
How many bookkeepers work in Tulsa?
BLS counts about 4,400 in the May 2025 survey. That is 27% of the Oklahoma total of 16,490. Only Oklahoma City has more in Oklahoma.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an e-commerce order specialist in Tulsa?
Yes: $2,150 a year more at the median. The medians are $48,250 and $46,100.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.