Medical Administrative Assistant salary in Tulsa, OK
No other area in Oklahoma pays medical administrative assistants more than Tulsa: the median is $38,980 a year1. That is 1.7% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $38,330, and 15.1% below the US median of $45,930. Among US areas it comes in at #353 of 516. About 2,740 medical administrative assistants work here, 33% of the Oklahoma total.
BLS occupation 43-6013, area Tulsa, OK. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Tulsa against Oklahoma and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $31,200 | $38,980 | $49,880 | |
| Oklahoma | $30,730 | $38,330 | $48,690 | |
| United States | $35,930 | $45,930 | $60,530 |
The middle half of medical administrative assistants in Tulsa earns $36,210–$44,740. The top tenth earns $49,880 or more, 1.6 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 1.7 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $8,530 wide, against $10,350 across Oklahoma and $12,010 nationally: employers in Tulsa pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a medical administrative assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 | $40,258 |
| 25th percentile | $36,210 | $3,018 | $17.41 | $46,723 |
| Median | $38,980 | $3,248 | $18.74 | $50,297 |
| 75th percentile | $44,740 | $3,728 | $21.51 | $57,729 |
| 90th percentile | $49,880 | $4,157 | $23.98 | $64,361 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $5,760 over the median, the 25th only $2,770 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $7,432 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $45,930 falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles in Tulsa, and the Oklahoma statewide median of $38,330 falls between the 25th percentile and the median. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local medical administrative assistants earn.
What a hire really costs in Tulsa
At the $38,980 median, a local hire costs about $50,297 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $11,317 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Tulsa
Of the 17 roles we track in Tulsa, this one ranks #15 by median pay, between data entry specialists ($40,700) and customer support specialists ($38,560). Project Coordinator is the highest at $93,240.
| Role | Median | vs medical administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | +4.4% | 5,060 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | +4.4% | 380 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | this role | 2,740 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -1.1% | 9,800 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -9.4% | 2,500 |
Measured against the US median, medical administrative assistants rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in Tulsa (-15.1%), between administrative assistants (-14.4%) and recruiters (-16.4%). The typical role here is at -11.6%, so, measured against the US, medical administrative assistants cost less in Tulsa than the area's general pay level would suggest. Medical administrative assistants hold 5.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Tulsa, 4.8% across Oklahoma and 6.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Oklahoma
Across the 8 areas of Oklahoma with data for this job, the median runs from $34,690 in the Southwest Oklahoma nonmetro area to $38,980 in Tulsa, a gap of $4,290 a year. The one area in Oklahoma with more medical administrative assistants, Oklahoma City, OK ($38,870), pays less: a bigger pool at a lower median.
| Area | Median | vs Tulsa | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | this area | 2,740 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | -0.3% | 3,300 | |
| Northwest Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -3.6% | 370 | |
| Lawton, OK | -4.5% | 190 | |
| Southeast Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -5.2% | 950 | |
| Enid, OK | -5.4% | 80 | |
| Northeast Oklahoma (Nonmetro) | -7.9% | 420 |
Tulsa against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Tulsa is #62 of 514 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Oklahoma, St. Joseph and Lima pay just above Tulsa and Myrtle Beach-Conway and Jefferson City just below. All four are within $110 a year of the median in Tulsa. Of the three markets with about as many medical administrative assistants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Tulsa | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford, CT | +21.8% | 2,520 | jobs | |
| Worcester, MA | +21.3% | 2,860 | jobs | |
| Wilmington, NC | +2.7% | 2,700 | jobs | |
| Lima, OH | +0.3% | 420 | pay | |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | +0.1% | 210 | pay | |
| Tulsa, OK | this area | 2,740 | ||
| Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC | -0.1% | 1,070 | pay | |
| Jefferson City, MO | -0.2% | 170 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a medical administrative assistant in Tulsa, OK?
About $50,297 a year at the median, or $4,191 a month: $38,980 in pay plus about $11,317 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for medical administrative assistants in Tulsa?
The median was $38,980 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $31,200, the 90th $49,880, and the middle half earned $36,210 to $44,740.
Is Tulsa the most expensive area in Oklahoma for medical administrative assistants?
Yes. Its median of $38,980 is the highest of 8 areas in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City comes next at $38,870.
How many medical administrative assistants work in Tulsa?
BLS counts about 2,740 in the May 2025 survey. That is 33% of the Oklahoma total of 8,430. Only Oklahoma City has more in Oklahoma.
Does a medical administrative assistant cost more than a customer support specialist in Tulsa?
Yes: $420 a year more at the median. The medians are $38,980 and $38,560.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6013: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.