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Physician Assistant Salary in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$103,328/ year

Median Physician Assistant in Tulsa, OK

$64,550
10th
$78,720
25th
$103,328
Median
$128,740
75th
$157,063
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$103,328
Total compensation (est.)
$118,827
Bonus range
$4,800 – $18,840
Mean salary
$109,528

How This Compares

Tulsa, OK median
$103,328
Oklahoma median
$128,530-19.6%
National median
$126,010-18.0%

Cost of living in Tulsa is 18% below the national average. Salary of $103,328 here is equivalent to $126,010 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$74,396-28.0%
3-5 years
$94,028-9.0%
6-10 years
$115,727+12.0%
10+ years
$142,593+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$90,929-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$103,328
Enterprise (5,000+)
$121,927+18.0%

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Physician Assistant Salaries in Nearby Cities

Oklahoma City, OK$105,848/yr
Norman, OK$126,010/yr
Broken Arrow, OK$126,010/yr
Lawton, OK$126,010/yr
Edmond, OK$126,010/yr

Related Jobs in Tulsa

Registered Nurse$66,600/yr
Nurse Practitioner$102,238/yr
Physical Therapist$80,130/yr
Occupational Therapist$76,408/yr
Pharmacist$108,855/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$50/hr
Monthly gross$8,611/mo
25th percentile$78,720/yr
75th percentile$128,740/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Oklahoma Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.6%+0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician Assistant salary in Tulsa?

The median Physician Assistant salary in Tulsa is $103,328 per year, with a range from $78,720 at the 25th percentile to $128,740 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Physician Assistant pay in Tulsa compare to the national average?

Physician Assistant salaries in Tulsa are 18% below the national median of $126,010. After adjusting for Tulsa's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $126,010 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Physician Assistant salaries in Tulsa?

In Tulsa, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Physician Assistant roles start around $64,550, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $157,063 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Tulsa a good place for Physician Assistant jobs?

Tulsa offers a Physician Assistant median of $103,328, which is 18% below the US median of $126,010. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Tulsa is 18% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Physician Assistant salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Physician Assistant in Tulsa is $128,740, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.