Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Oklahoma
$57,990avg. a year
$27.88 an hour · 2,380 employed
Physical Therapist Assistants in Oklahoma earn an average of $57,990 a year. That is $10,740 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $68,730. The best-paying metro area is Fort Smith, AR-OK at $64,790.
$59,480Median pay
$27.88Average hourly
+2%Avg. pay since 2020
#50Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Oklahoma metro areas
Average pay for physical therapist assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
1140 jobs
Fort Smith, AR-OK
$64,790
$31.15 an hour
250 jobs
Lawton, OK
$62,880
$30.23 an hour
3680 jobs
Tulsa, OK
$61,860
$29.74 an hour
41,060 jobs
Oklahoma City, OK
$53,140
$25.55 an hour
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Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Oklahoma, charted
Pay over time
Oklahoma, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Oklahoma physical therapist assistants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Oklahoma vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,730 | $33.04 |
| Oklahoma | $57,990 | $27.88 |
| Texas | $75,060 | $36.09 |
| Colorado | $67,520 | $32.46 |
| Kansas | $66,320 | $31.89 |
| Missouri | $65,190 | $31.34 |
| Arkansas | $64,500 | $31.01 |
Related jobs in Oklahoma
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,600
- Nursing Assistants$35,920
- Medical Assistants$40,370
- Dental Assistants$44,790
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66,710
- Physical Therapist Aides$28,670
Average pay, Oklahoma, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Oklahoma?
The average is $57,990 a year, and the median is $59,480. That is $10,740 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $68,730.
What is the hourly wage in Oklahoma?
$27.88 an hour on average; the median is $28.60.
Where in Oklahoma do they earn the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK ($64,790), followed by Lawton, OK ($62,880). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Oklahoma City, OK ($53,140).
How does Oklahoma rank?
Oklahoma ranks #50 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 31-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national physical therapist assistants page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.