Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Oklahoma
The median pay for a physical therapist assistants in Oklahoma is $62,380/year ($29.99/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Oklahoma. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $62K get you in Oklahoma?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oklahoma
Entry-level physical therapist assistants (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $80K or more, a $50K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary by metro in Oklahoma
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $68K | +8% | 40 |
| Tulsa | $62K | +0% | 600 |
| Oklahoma City | $62K | -1% | 790 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Oklahoma?
The median is $62,380 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,810, and experienced physical therapist assistants can clear $79,970. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Oklahoma?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,141/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,081/month, which eats 26.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a physical therapist assistants salary go in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapist assistants salary is worth about $71,324 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapist assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.