SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Southwest Oklahoma
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Physicians, All Other in Southwest Oklahoma, OK is $257,490 per year, close to the national median of $265,930 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Physicians, All Other in Southwest Oklahoma, OK is $257,490 per year, close to the national median of $265,930 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $62,300 and $385,340. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,290 and the ninetieth at $499,220.
Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $307,800. Of the 252 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,290 | −76.6% |
| 25th | $62,300 | −76.6% |
| Median (50th) | $257,490 | −3.2% |
| 75th | $385,340 | +44.9% |
| 90th | $499,220 | +87.7% |
| Mean | $264,430 | −0.6% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $307,800 | 1,130 | |
| 2 | Tulsa | $259,220 | 850 | |
| 3 | Lawton | $254,300 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $257,490 goes as far as $293,269 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$257,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$293,269US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $257,490 a year, 3.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,290 to $499,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $307,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Southwest Oklahoma, OK?
The median annual wage is $257,490, or $123.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $265,930, so pay in Southwest Oklahoma, OK is 3.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Southwest Oklahoma, OK earns more than $499,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,290 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oklahoma City, at $307,800 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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