Metro profile · CBSA 36420
Healthcare wages in Oklahoma City, OK
46 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
4 active disasters in Oklahoma· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 1170 ROAD FIRE
- BUCK HORN FIRE
- DIBBLE CREEK FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-03-22
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,083/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$110/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
65
Across 46 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Oklahoma City
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
46 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $481,870 | $460,186 | 85 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $236,780 | $226,125 | 69 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $307,800 | $293,949 | 69 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $196,740 | $187,887 | 69 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $138,920 | $132,669 | 67 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $38,840 | $37,092 | 67 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $103,080 | $98,441 | 67 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $133,390 | $127,387 | 66 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $64,290 | $61,397 | 66 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $138,120 | $131,905 | 66 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,730 | $95,242 | 66 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $61,550 | $58,780 | 66 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $315,520 | $301,322 | 66 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $80,810 | $77,174 | 66 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $44,890 | $42,870 | 66 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,750 | $75,206 | 66 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $285,900 | $273,035 | 66 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,250 | $44,169 | 66 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $92,050 | $87,908 | 66 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,530 | $41,571 | 65 |
| Orderlies | support | $35,030 | $33,454 | 65 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $59,860 | $57,166 | 65 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $98,390 | $93,962 | 65 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | support | $34,110 | $32,575 | 64 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $82,920 | $79,189 | 64 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $88,250 | $84,279 | 64 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $86,080 | $82,206 | 64 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $90,640 | $86,561 | 64 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $39,060 | $37,302 | 64 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $40,260 | $38,448 | 64 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Oklahoma City
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.