What physician 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 | $138,920 | $66.79 | 1,020 |
| Tulsa, OK | $134,380 | $64.61 | 350 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $150,590 | $72.40 | 130 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $156,990 | $75.48 | 80 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $119,840 | $57.61 | 70 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $135,430 | $65.11 | 70 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $159,500 | $76.68 | 50 |
| Lawton, OK | $132,220 | $63.57 | 30 |
Physician Assistants in Oklahoma earned a median of $136,550 a year ($65.65 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $129,250 to $161,560.
Among areas in Oklahoma, pay was highest in Oklahoma City, OK at $138,920.
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.