salary$39,440 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Tulsa, OK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,170per year
Jobs in the area3,010people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Tulsa?
Expensive. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 36.6% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Tulsa, OK?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Tulsa, OK area is $39,440 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $35,500 and $47,170.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Tulsa?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 36.6% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tulsa, OK metro area.