Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant salary in Oklahoma

Physician Assistants in Oklahoma earn a median of $62.86 per hour, about $130,750 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $64.07. The middle half earn between $56.40 and $73.30 per hour. The highest median among Oklahoma metro areas is in Tulsa, OK, at $62.69 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Physician Assistant pay in Oklahoma: percentiles

LevelOklahoma per hourOklahoma per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$24.99$51,980$45.79
Lower quartile$56.40$117,310$54.70
Median$62.86$130,750$64.07
Upper quartile$73.30$152,460$77.00
Top 10%$80.53$167,500$87.60

Physician Assistant pay by metro area in Oklahoma

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Oklahoma medianAfter cost of living
Tulsa, OK$62.69$130,390410in line with$70.27
Oklahoma City, OK$62.65$130,3201,020in line with$69.30

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Physician Assistant pay in states next to Oklahoma

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Oklahoma
Arkansas$49.78$103,55021% below Oklahoma
Kansas$59.83$124,4405% below Oklahoma
Missouri$66.92$139,2006% above Oklahoma
New Mexico$67.30$139,9907% above Oklahoma
Texas$63.85$132,8102% above Oklahoma

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Common questions

How much does a physician assistant make in Oklahoma?

The median is $62.86 per hour, about $130,750 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $24.99 and the top 10% earn over $80.53 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Oklahoma city pays physician assistants the most?

Among Oklahoma metro areas, Tulsa, OK has the highest median at $62.69 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Oklahoma rank for physician assistant pay?

Oklahoma ranks 31st of 50 states by median physician assistant pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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  • OU Medicine, Inc.Oklahoma City, OK · 2 wage offers$63.22/ hr$63–$63
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