How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Oklahoma in 2026?

A typical Medical Assistant in Oklahoma earns about $18.63 per hour ($38,750 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $3,229 a month and $745 a week, when calculated from the annual figure. These figures reflect statewide pay across clinical and administrative settings alike.

Oklahoma's typical pay runs 15% below the national figure of $45,690 a year, placing the state 46th out of 51 for Medical Assistant pay. Lower pay in Oklahoma generally tracks a lower cost of living compared with higher-paying states. About 10,510 Medical Assistants work across the state, giving a sense of scale for how common the role is here.

Entry-level Medical Assistant positions in Oklahoma typically offer around $15.33 an hour, or about $31,880 a year. Pay at this level often reflects less experience or a smaller clinic setting. Within a few years, most Medical Assistants see their pay move toward the statewide typical figure of $38,750 a year.

Experienced Medical Assistants in Oklahoma often earn upwards of $21.94 an hour, or around $45,630 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $47,640 a year, roughly $22.90 an hour. That leaves a spread of $15,760 between entry-level and top pay, a gap that tends to reflect years of experience, work setting, and which city a Medical Assistant works in.

Oklahoma Medical Assistant pay has climbed from $28,160 in 2015 to $38,750 in 2025, a gain of $10,590. That amounts to a 38% rise over the decade, according to the latest government wage data. Pay moved up gradually through the late 2010s before larger jumps in 2022 and 2023.

Nationally, Medical Assistant pay rose 49% over the same decade, a faster pace than Oklahoma's climb. That still leaves Oklahoma pay moving in the same direction as the rest of the country, just from a lower starting point. For someone starting out now, this history shows pay has moved up over time, though it makes no promises about future gains.

Oklahoma City pays the most among the state's metro areas, at $39,810 a year ($19.14 an hour), about 3% above the statewide figure. Tulsa follows closely at $39,440 a year ($18.96 an hour). Figures for both cities cover their full metro areas, not just the city center.

Lawton pays the least among Oklahoma's listed metro areas, at $35,820 a year, a $3,990 spread from Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City also has the largest Medical Assistant workforce in the state, with 4,730 employed there. Pay differences between cities generally track differences in local living costs.

Oklahoma's Medical Assistant pay lags most of its neighbors. Colorado pays the most nearby, at $48,400 a year, 25% higher than Oklahoma. Missouri ($40,440), Texas ($39,520), Kansas ($39,510), and New Mexico ($39,230) all pay slightly more as well, each within a few percentage points. Arkansas is the exception, paying 3% less at $37,760 a year. Medical Assistant licensure or certification requirements can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, though requirements vary by state.

Medical Assistants in Oklahoma typically earn $38,750 a year, pay that has risen 38% over the past decade. That growth has been steady even though Oklahoma pay remains below the national figure. Anyone considering this path in Oklahoma can check the state's medical assistant certification or registry page for requirements, and look at city-level pages for local figures in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and beyond.