PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Physician Assistant
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sill, OK
$90k–$116k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Broken Arrow, OK
The median physician assistant pay in the Broken Arrow area is $62.69 per hour ($130,390 a year), with the typical range running from $60.01 to $71.01. That ranks 149th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 51st of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Broken Arrow. The free report below lists employers near Broken Arrow and what they pay.
- $62.69median pay per hour, Tulsa
- $60–$71typical range per hour
- 410physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physician Assistant pay in Broken Arrow, OK
The metro median is in line with the Oklahoma statewide median of $62.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 410 physician assistants employed in the Tulsa metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.29 | $98,360 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.01 | $124,820 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.69 | $130,390 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $71.01 | $147,700 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $79.96 | $166,320 | 25% above U.S. median |
How Broken Arrow ranks
- 149th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 51st of 301 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Broken Arrow
- Overall prices in Tulsa run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.69 median hour buys what $70.27 buys at the national price level, 10% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,257
- Per year: $112,842
- Per month: $9,404
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tulsa metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Broken Arrow
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel physician assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
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Hospitals in Broken Arrow
CMS lists 1 hospital in Broken Arrow, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St John Broken Arrow Broken Arrow, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Tulsa County
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Tulsa County (1 population-group, 7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 9 mi | $62.69/hr | 415,154 |
| Stillwater, OK | 73 mi | $62.86/hr | 50,138 |
| Bentonville, AR | 89 mi | $63.14/hr | 61,791 |
| Fayetteville, AR | 90 mi | $63.14/hr | 103,134 |
| Springdale, AR | 91 mi | $63.14/hr | 89,368 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 92 mi | $49.78/hr | 90,507 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Oklahoma · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Oklahoma
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Oklahoma taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Broken Arrow, OK?
Physician Assistants in the Tulsa metro area have a median pay of $62.69 per hour, about $130,390 a year. The middle half earn between $60.01 and $71.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Broken Arrow a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Tulsa ranks 51st of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 149th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Where do physician assistants work in Broken Arrow?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Broken Arrow, led by Ascension St John Broken Arrow. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Broken Arrow as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Broken Arrow in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Tulsa County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Broken Arrow?
The federal per diem benchmark in Broken Arrow is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in Broken Arrow?
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- OU Medicine, Inc.Oklahoma City, OK · 2 wage offers$63.22/ hr$63–$63
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$104.30/ hr$94–$115
- Valley Children's HealthcareMadera, CA · 3 postings$103.69/ hr$75–$123
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$100.70/ hr$86–$108
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