Physical Therapist Salary in Oklahoma (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Physical Therapists in Oklahoma, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oklahoma Median
$98,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.40
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $102,760
State Rank
#41 of 51
2,560 employed here

How much does a Physical Therapist make in Oklahoma?

Physical Therapists in Oklahoma take home a median of $98,590 annually — roughly $47.40 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $102,760.

Within Oklahoma, entry-level pay starts around $68,330 while the top 10% make $128,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $78,690 and $110,820 a year.

Physical Therapist salary range in Oklahoma

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$68,330$32.85
25th percentile (early career)$78,690$37.83
50th percentile (median)$98,590$47.40
75th percentile (experienced)$110,820$53.28
90th percentile (top earners)$128,000$61.54

How Oklahoma compares

Oklahoma ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories for Physical Therapist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$124,190
2Alaska$115,280
3New Jersey$112,140
4Nevada$111,250
5Maryland$106,890

Working as a Physical Therapist in Oklahoma

Nationally, about 267,000 people work as Physical Therapists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Oklahoma pay ($98,590) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Physical Therapist make in Oklahoma?
The median Physical Therapist salary in Oklahoma is $98,590 per year, or about $47.40 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $68,330 at the entry level to $128,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oklahoma pay compare to the national average?
Oklahoma pays Physical Therapists about 4% less than the national median of $102,760. Oklahoma ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Physical Therapists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $98,590 a year. About 2,560 Physical Therapists are employed in Oklahoma. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oklahoma?
The highest-paying occupations in Oklahoma include Surgeon, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

← See the national Physical Therapist salary report

Related salaries

Orthotists and Prosthetists

$81,110
median pay · 9,000 employed

Physician Assistant

$135,880
median pay · 162,000 employed

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

$64,400
median pay · 648,000 employed

Occupational Therapist

$100,330
median pay · 162,000 employed

Optometrist

$136,570
median pay · 43,000 employed

Audiologist

$95,780
median pay · 14,000 employed
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.