Executive Assistant salary in Tulsa, OK
Tulsa pays executive assistants more than Oklahoma as a whole but less than the country. The median is $61,030 a year1: 1.9% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $59,910 and 20.3% below the US median of $76,590. Among US areas it comes in at #334 of 509. BLS counts about 790 people in this job here, 28% of the Oklahoma total.
BLS occupation 43-6011, 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 | $44,230 | $61,030 | $91,990 | |
| Oklahoma | $41,760 | $59,910 | $86,560 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in Tulsa earns $51,330–$75,640. The top tenth earns $91,990 or more, 2.1 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.2 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $24,310 wide, against $24,490 across Oklahoma and $33,000 nationally: employers in Tulsa pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an executive assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,230 | $3,686 | $21.26 | $57,071 |
| 25th percentile | $51,330 | $4,278 | $24.68 | $66,232 |
| Median | $61,030 | $5,086 | $29.34 | $78,748 |
| 75th percentile | $75,640 | $6,303 | $36.37 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $91,990 | $7,666 | $44.23 | $118,697 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $14,610 over the median, the 25th only $9,700 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $18,852 a year in employer cost. 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 $76,590 falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles in Tulsa, and the Oklahoma statewide median of $59,910 falls between the 25th percentile and the median. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local executive assistants earn.
What a hire really costs in Tulsa
At the $61,030 median, a local hire costs about $78,748 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $17,718 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,5003 with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month4. Change any number below to match your plan.
A local hire here costs about 5.4 times as much as a remote hire in year one at the midpoint of our range. From year two, when the fee drops out, it is 6.6 times the remote figure of $11,988. About the candidates: most apply through our assessment platform with a written and a spoken English task; each profile shows the English level (B1–C2); Silkstaff interviews every shortlisted candidate live, in English, before you meet them.
Other roles in Tulsa
Of the 17 roles we track in Tulsa, this one ranks #6 by median pay, between office managers ($62,390) and sales development representatives ($54,990). Project Coordinator is the highest at $93,240.
| Role | Median | vs executive assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +3.4% | 1,860 | |
| Office Manager | +2.2% | 5,410 | |
| Executive Assistant | this role | 790 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -9.9% | 2,870 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -13.6% | 520 |
Measured against the US median, executive assistants rank #16 of the 17 roles we track in Tulsa (-20.3%), between marketing specialists (-19.8%) and sales development representatives (-21.4%). The typical role here is at -11.6%, so, measured against the US, executive assistants cost less in Tulsa than the area's general pay level would suggest. Executive assistants hold 1.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Tulsa, 1.6% across Oklahoma and 2.9% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Oklahoma
Across the 8 areas of Oklahoma with data for this job, the median runs from $46,480 in Enid to $61,480 in Oklahoma City, a gap of $15,000 a year. The one area in Oklahoma with more executive assistants, Oklahoma City, OK ($61,480), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Tulsa | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | +0.7% | 1,280 | |
| Tulsa, OK | this area | 790 | |
| Lawton, OK | -2.8% | 40 | |
| Southwest Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -14.7% | 60 | |
| Southeast Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -14.8% | 220 | |
| Northwest Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -17.2% | 170 | |
| Northeast Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -18.3% | 160 |
Tulsa against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Tulsa is #76 of 506 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, Killeen-Temple and Columbus pay just above Tulsa and Ocala and Albany just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in Tulsa. Of the three markets with about as many executive assistants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Tulsa | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | +32.1% | 800 | jobs | |
| Salem, OR | +15.2% | 800 | jobs | |
| Columbus, IN | +0.1% | 50 | pay | |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | +0.0% | 300 | pay | |
| Tulsa, OK | this area | 790 | ||
| Ocala, FL | -0.0% | 130 | pay | |
| Albany, GA | -0.1% | 100 | pay | |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | -17.7% | 790 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an executive assistant in Tulsa, OK?
About $78,748 a year at the median, or $6,562 a month: $61,030 in pay plus about $17,718 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do executive assistants earn in Tulsa?
The median was $61,030 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $44,230, the 90th $91,990, and the middle half earned $51,330 to $75,640.
Is Tulsa cheaper than the rest of Oklahoma for executive assistants?
No, it costs more: a median of $61,030 against $59,910 statewide. The next area up in Oklahoma is Oklahoma City at $61,480, the next down Lawton at $59,310.
How many executive assistants work in Tulsa?
BLS counts about 790 in the May 2025 survey. That is 28% of the Oklahoma total of 2,810. Only Oklahoma City has more in Oklahoma.
Does an executive assistant cost more than a sales development representative in Tulsa?
Yes: $6,040 a year more at the median. The medians are $61,030 and $54,990.
What does a remote executive assistant cost compared with Tulsa?
Our open roles pay $800–$1,100 a month. At the midpoint, with the one-time fee and Deel, year one comes to $14,488, against about $78,748 for a local hire at the median.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: 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.