Tulsa is Oklahoma's second-largest city and the economic center of the state's northeastern region, historically built on the oil industry and now diversifying into aerospace, healthcare, and technology. Oklahoma's income tax underwent a significant restructuring in recent years, consolidating what was once a 6-bracket system topping out at 4.75% into a simpler 4-bracket system with a top rate of 4.5% — one of the lower top marginal rates among states that do levy an income tax.
For a single filer earning $75,000 in Tulsa, the state income tax bill is approximately $2,830 — slightly above Nebraska ($2,709) and New Mexico ($2,359) at the same income, and well above Texas's $0. Tulsa's combined sales tax rate is 8.517%, of which the City of Tulsa's own rate is 3.65%. Property taxes in Tulsa County are estimated above the state average (about 1.05% versus 0.79%).
Oklahoma restructured its personal income tax in recent years, consolidating a previous 6-bracket system (with a top rate of 4.75%) into a simpler 4-bracket structure topping out at 4.5%. For single filers in 2026, the brackets on taxable income (after the standard deduction and exemption) are:
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,750 | 0% |
| $3,751 – $4,900 | 2.5% |
| $4,901 – $7,200 | 3.5% |
| Over $7,200 | 4.5% |
The 0% bracket covers the first $3,750 of taxable income; together with the $6,350 standard deduction and $1,000 personal exemption, roughly the first $11,100 of a single filer's wages is untaxed (the standard deduction is the 2025 Form 511 amount; the 2026 packet is not yet published). For a single filer earning $75,000, Oklahoma state income tax comes to approximately $2,830. Combined with an estimated federal tax of $7,670, total tax is roughly $10,500, leaving approximately $64,500 after income tax (before payroll taxes) — an effective rate of about 14.0%. Oklahoma also fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax, a notable benefit for the significant veteran and active-duty population in the Tulsa area.
No. Oklahoma does not authorize any city, county, or other municipality to levy a local income or wage tax. This is true statewide — Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Norman, and every other Oklahoma municipality rely on sales tax and property tax for local revenue rather than any form of local income tax. Tulsa residents' only income tax liability is to the State of Oklahoma and the federal government.
Tulsa's combined sales tax rate is 8.517%, made up of three components:
| Taxing Authority | Rate |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma state | 4.500% |
| Tulsa County | 0.367% |
| City of Tulsa | 3.650% |
| Total | 8.517% |
The City of Tulsa's own 3.65% rate is the largest component after the 4.5% state rate. For a household spending $30,000/year on taxable goods and services, Tulsa's 8.517% rate generates approximately $2,555 in annual sales tax. Oklahoma eliminated its 4.5% state sales tax on groceries (food and food ingredients for off-premises consumption) under HB 1955 in 2024; local city and county sales tax may still apply to groceries, so confirm current treatment with the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
Tulsa County's effective property tax rate is approximately 1.05%, above the Oklahoma statewide average of roughly 0.79%. On a $225,000 Tulsa home (approximate 2026 Zillow average home value), a 1.05% effective rate generates an annual property tax bill of roughly $2,363. Oklahoma offers a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable assessed value of a primary residence by $1,000, along with an additional exemption for qualifying senior and disabled homeowners with limited income — modest relative to some other states' homestead programs, but a small reduction nonetheless. Property is assessed at a fraction of fair market value in Oklahoma.
For a single renter earning $75,000, here's how Tulsa's total tax burden compares to Omaha, Nebraska and to Oklahoma City (using the same statewide Oklahoma income tax rate); property tax is excluded:
| Tax Type | Tulsa, OK | Omaha, NE | Oklahoma City, OK |
|---|---|---|---|
| State income tax | $2,830 | $2,709 | $2,830 |
| Federal income tax | ~$7,670 | ~$7,670 | ~$7,670 |
| Sales tax (on $25K taxable spend) | ~$2,129 | ~$1,750 | ~$2,156 |
| Total (approx, renter) | ~$12,629 | ~$12,129 | ~$12,656 |
For a renter at this income, Tulsa's total is roughly $500 above Omaha's, because Oklahoma's state income tax and combined sales tax are both higher here. Homeowners' property tax depends on home value and local levies and is not included. Tulsa and Oklahoma City post very similar totals, since both share the same state income tax structure.
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