Physical Therapists pay range in Tulsa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,510 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Tulsa earn between $78,040 and $116,660.
- $75K10th
- $78K25th
- $101KMedian
- $117K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,840 | $8,403 | $48.48 |
| Median | $100,840 | $8,403 | $48.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,040 | $6,503 | $37.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,660 | $9,722 | $56.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Tulsa vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Tulsa earn 3% more than the Oklahoma average ($97,520) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $100,840 | $100,840 | $74,780 | $127,510 | 710 |
| Oklahoma | $97,520 | $98,590 | $68,330 | $128,000 | 2,560 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Tulsa
On the average salary of $100,840, a single filer in Tulsa takes home about $75,779 a year, or $6,315 a month and $2,915 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tulsa a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tulsa area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.2), so the average $100,840 buys what about $113,032 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Tulsa ($46,670). A typical home costs $253,725, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Oklahoma cities
Tulsa ranks 3rd of 4 Oklahoma metro areas for this job; Enid pays the most ($115,120).
- Enid$115,120
- Lawton$101,440
- Tulsa$100,840
- Oklahoma City$96,590
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Tulsa: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Tulsa?
$48.48 an hour on average, and $48.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Tulsa?
About $75,779 a year ($6,315 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,840.
Do physical therapists earn more in Tulsa than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1123; area Tulsa, OK (46140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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