verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$98,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.40/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
2,560
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$112,234 #5 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Oklahoma, explained

Physical therapists in Oklahoma earn a median of $98,590 per year ($47.40 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $68,330, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $128,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $98,590 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $98,590 is worth about $112,234 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #5 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$68,330
$32.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,590
$47.40/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$128,000
$61.54/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $98,590 $112,234
New Mexico $106,880 $115,907 −$8,290
Texas $105,810 $109,018 −$7,220
Colorado $102,030 $99,008 −$3,440
Missouri $99,310 $109,352 −$720
Arkansas $99,010 $113,887 −$420
Kansas $98,290 $109,129 +$300

Physical Therapist in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Oklahoma?

Physical therapists in Oklahoma earn a median of $98,590 per year ($47.40 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay physical therapists well?

At $98,590, Oklahoma pays 4% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 2,560 work in the state.

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