As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Tulsa, OK is $83,979, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,615 weekly, or $6,998 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for C Programmer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for C Programmer in Tulsa, OK vary widely, spanning from $68,470 to $96,887. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,861) and 75th percentile ($90,735), while top earners (90th percentile) make $96,887 per year. This $14,874 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Team Development or Agile, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Tulsa C Programmer often earn 1.1% lower than national averages. However, Tulsa currently ranks 622 statewide for C Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $68,470 Tulsa, OK July 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $75,861 Tulsa, OK July 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $83,979 Tulsa, OK July 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $90,735 Tulsa, OK July 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $96,887 Tulsa, OK July 01, 2026
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What is a C Programmer ?

A programmer, developer ("dev"), coder, or software engineer is a person who creates computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computers, or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices, or professes, a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. On the other hand, "code monkey" is a derogatory term for a programmer who simply writes code without any involvement in the design or specifications. A programmer's primary computer language (Assembly, COBOL, C, C++, C#, Java, Lisp, Python, ...

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  1. This Job:

    C Programmer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Java Developer, Sr.

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of C Programmer in Tulsa, OK. The base salary for C Programmer ranges from $75,861 to $90,735 with the average base salary of $83,979. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,558 to $95,475 with the average total cash compensation of $86,260.

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About Tulsa, Oklahoma    Tulsa is located in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, 99 miles (159 km) northeast of Oklahoma City; situated between the edge of the Great Plains a....More

Tulsa, Oklahoma  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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