Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$48.59/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant in Oklahoma is $48.59 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $45.15.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in Oklahoma compared to National Averages

$48.59/hour

Oklahoma

7% higher than the US average.

$45.15/hour

United States

What cities in Oklahoma pay the most for Physical Therapy Assistants?

Owasso, Oklahoma pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Claremore, Oklahoma ($55) and Tulsa, Oklahoma ($50). Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $49 per hour — Owasso, Oklahoma pays 14% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Owasso, Oklahoma$55$58
Claremore, Oklahoma$55$58
Tulsa, Oklahoma$50$57
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma$46$60
How does the pay for Physical Therapy Assistants in Oklahoma compare to nearby states?

Arkansas pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Kansas ($40) and Texas ($40). For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $49 per hour — Arkansas pays 12% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Arkansas$43$43
Kansas$40$40
Texas$40$40
Missouri$39$41
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Oklahoma?

Elara Caring pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($44) and Select Medical ($40). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $49 per hour — Elara Caring pays 7% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Elara Caring$45$45
Perm Staff Jobs$44$51
Select Medical$40$40
Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region$33$33
PT Solutions Physical Therapy$27$28

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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