State profile · OK
Healthcare wages in Oklahoma
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 52 healthcare occupations in Oklahoma.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
4 active disasters in Oklahoma· Fire
- 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
State tax (avg)
4.5%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
88
RPP index (100 = national avg)
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Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
67
Across 52 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$553,790
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$530,070
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$370,260
- Family Medicine Physicians$361,350
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$348,540
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$27,630
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,710
- Paramedics$34,170
- Orderlies$34,430
- Occupational Therapy Aides$34,670
Every healthcare occupation in Oklahoma
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
52 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $530,070 | $506,217 | 79 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $361,350 | $345,089 | 79 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $553,790 | $528,869 | 76 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $370,260 | $353,598 | 75 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $236,780 | $226,125 | 72 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $104,300 | $99,607 | 70 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $348,540 | $332,856 | 70 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $38,840 | $37,092 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $136,550 | $130,405 | 69 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $317,850 | $303,547 | 69 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | physician | $223,160 | $213,118 | 69 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $133,390 | $127,387 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $98,590 | $94,153 | 68 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $78,800 | $75,254 | 68 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $98,390 | $93,962 | 68 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $271,640 | $259,416 | 68 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $135,140 | $129,059 | 68 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $259,220 | $247,555 | 68 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,740 | $43,682 | 68 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $166,170 | $158,692 | 68 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $61,190 | $58,436 | 68 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $66,520 | $63,527 | 67 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $58,320 | $55,696 | 67 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $90,640 | $86,561 | 67 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $74,160 | $70,823 | 67 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $87,480 | $83,543 | 67 |
| Orderlies | support | $34,430 | $32,881 | 67 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $82,920 | $79,189 | 66 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $84,470 | $80,669 | 66 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $53,300 | $50,902 | 66 |
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