Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $62,380 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.99
10th percentile $30,090
90th percentile $80,000
Employed locally 600
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,090
    25th
    $56,520
    50th (median)
    $62,380
    75th
    $76,040
    90th
    $80,000

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 92% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kokomo, IN $70,840
    Roanoke, VA $68,290
    Lawton, OK $67,500
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $65,520
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $63,770
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $62,840

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,170
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,220
    Medical Assistants $38,930
    Dental Assistants $46,570
    Phlebotomists $37,920
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $29,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Tulsa, OK is $29.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.07 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Tulsa, OK is 4.8% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Tulsa?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,090 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,520.