What physical therapist assistants earn in Oklahoma and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $58,850 | $28.29 | 1,060 |
| Tulsa, OK | $59,910 | $28.80 | 680 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $61,840 | $29.73 | 220 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $64,110 | $30.82 | 170 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $63,210 | $30.39 | 140 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $58,040 | $27.91 | 70 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $57,630 | $27.71 | 60 |
| Lawton, OK | $64,660 | $31.09 | 50 |
Physical Therapist Assistants in Oklahoma earned a median of $59,480 a year ($28.60 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $50,240 to $73,890.
Among areas in Oklahoma, pay was highest in Lawton, OK at $64,660.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.