SOC 29-9093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Surgical Assistants — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Surgical Assistants in Oklahoma is $40,160 per year, substantially below the national median of $66,800 — a gap of 39.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Surgical Assistants in Oklahoma is $40,160 per year, substantially below the national median of $66,800 — a gap of 39.9%. Half of workers earn between $38,590 and $70,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,250 and the ninetieth at $84,200.
Employment stands at 220, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Oklahoma ranks number 44th out of 44 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Tulsa records the highest median at $40,160. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 530th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,250 | −44.2% |
| 25th | $38,590 | −42.2% |
| Median (50th) | $40,160 | −39.9% |
| 75th | $70,640 | +5.7% |
| 90th | $84,200 | +26.0% |
| Mean | $53,730 | −19.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | $40,160 | 120 | |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $39,090 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $40,160 goes as far as $45,740 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,740US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,160 a year, 39.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,250 to $84,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 44th of 44 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $40,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Surgical Assistants in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $40,160, or $19.31 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 $66,800, so pay in Oklahoma is 39.9% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $84,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,250 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 Tulsa, at $40,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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