The median pay for a physicists in Oklahoma is $84,570/year ($40.66/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $54K at the entry level to $227K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $130K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Oklahoma. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Physicists salary percentiles in Oklahoma: 10th percentile $53,640, 25th percentile $61,020, median $84,570, 75th percentile $201,560, 90th percentile $226,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level physicists (10th percentile) start around $54K. Mid-career wages sit at $85K. Top earners bring in $227K or more, a $173K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $84,570 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $53,640, and experienced physicists can clear $226,840. The mean (average) is $129,610, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $85K enough to live in Oklahoma?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,363/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,081/month, which eats 20.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a physicists 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 physicists salary is worth about $96,696 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physicists 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.
