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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$59,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.60/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
2,380
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,712 #34 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Oklahoma, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Oklahoma earn a median of $59,480 per year ($28.60 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $24,960, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $79,860. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $59,480 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $59,480 is worth about $67,712 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #34 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$24,960
$12.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,480
$28.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,860
$38.39/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $59,480 $67,712
Texas $78,000 $80,365 −$18,520
Colorado $64,810 $62,891 −$5,330
Arkansas $64,520 $74,215 −$5,040
Kansas $64,500 $71,613 −$5,020
Missouri $63,770 $70,218 −$4,290
New Mexico $62,280 $67,540 −$2,800

Physical Therapist Assistant in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Oklahoma?

Physical therapist assistants in Oklahoma earn a median of $59,480 per year ($28.60 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $59,480, Oklahoma pays 13% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 2,380 work in the state.

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