As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Tulsa, OK is $110,984, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,134 weekly, or $9,249 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Diesel Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Diesel Engineer in Tulsa, OK vary widely, spanning from $88,655 to $126,299. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($99,296) and 75th percentile ($119,000), while top earners (90th percentile) make $126,299 per year. This $19,704 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Tulsa Diesel Engineer often earn 1.1% lower than national averages. However, Tulsa currently ranks 622 statewide for Diesel Engineer 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
Diesel Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $88,655 Tulsa, OK September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $99,296 Tulsa, OK September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $110,984 Tulsa, OK September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $119,000 Tulsa, OK September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $126,299 Tulsa, OK September 01, 2026
25% $99,296 10% $88,655 90% $126,299 75% $119,000 $110,984 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Diesel Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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