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Medical Assistant Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$38,750/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.63/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
10,510
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$44,113 #35 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Oklahoma, explained

Medical assistants in Oklahoma earn a median of $38,750 per year ($18.63 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $31,880, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $47,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $38,750 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $38,750 is worth about $44,113 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #35 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,880
$15.33/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$38,750
$18.63/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$47,640
$22.90/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $38,750 $44,113
Colorado $48,400 $46,967 −$9,650
Missouri $40,440 $44,529 −$1,690
Texas $39,520 $40,718 −$770
Kansas $39,510 $43,867 −$760
New Mexico $39,230 $42,543 −$480
Arkansas $37,760 $43,434 +$990

Medical Assistant in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Oklahoma?

Medical assistants in Oklahoma earn a median of $38,750 per year ($18.63 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay medical assistants well?

At $38,750, Oklahoma pays 15% below the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 10,510 work in the state.

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