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Nurse salary in Oklahoma

Registered nurses in Oklahoma earn about $82,920 a year ($39.87/hr) — about 15% below the U.S. average. State figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — Oklahoma

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$82,920

-15% vs national

Hourly

$39.87/hr

Median $82,920

$60,530Middle 50%: $77,350–$98,910$106,390

Typical range: $77,350–$98,910; What most nurses earn
High end: $106,390; Top earners
Entry level: $60,530; Newer nurses

Explore Oklahoma nurse pay

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All metros

Oklahoma CityCity / metro$82,920/yr$39.87/hrVerified public wage data TulsaCity / metro$84,790/yr$40.76/hrVerified public wage data

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Nurse pay by type in Oklahoma

Estimated annual pay by nurse type, ranked. Local figures are estimates.

All nurse roles in Oklahoma

Estimated pay for every nurse type in Oklahoma — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$156,830 Nurse Practitioner$133,390 Certified Nurse Midwife$115,270 Nurse Manager$107,800 Travel Nurse$103,650 Flight Nurse$95,360 ICU Nurse$92,870 ER Nurse$91,210 NICU Nurse$91,210 Cath Lab Nurse$91,210 Operating Room Nurse$89,550 Nurse Informaticist$89,550 Charge Nurse$88,720 Labor & Delivery Nurse$87,900 PACU Nurse$87,900 Transplant Nurse$87,900 Trauma Nurse$87,900 Oncology Nurse$87,070 Case Management Nurse$87,070 Endoscopy Nurse$87,070 Cardiac Nurse$86,240 Neuroscience Nurse$86,240 Psychiatric Nurse$85,410 Telemetry Nurse$85,410 Pediatric Nurse$84,580 Correctional Nurse$84,580 Orthopedic Nurse$84,580 Gastroenterology Nurse$84,580 Registered Nurse$82,920 Med-Surg Nurse$82,920 Dialysis Nurse$82,920 Wound Care Nurse$82,920 Infusion Nurse$82,920 Occupational Health Nurse$82,920 Aesthetic Nurse$82,920 Rehabilitation Nurse$82,920 Urology Nurse$82,920 Hospice Nurse$82,090 Home Health Nurse$81,260 Ambulatory Care Nurse$81,260 Telehealth Nurse$80,430 Clinic Nurse$77,120 Public Health Nurse$76,290 School Nurse$74,630 Licensed Practical Nurse$58,320 Licensed Vocational Nurse$58,320 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$35,930

What affects nurse pay in Oklahoma

Pay below the national median. Within Oklahoma, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, the mix of hospitals vs long-term care and clinics, union presence, shift differentials, and how short-staffed local employers are. Advanced-practice roles (NP, CRNA) and critical-care specialties command the highest pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for Oklahoma in official U.S. government wage data — about 15% below the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In Oklahoma, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,530 and the highest-paid 10% about $106,390. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this state figure

It’s the median actually reported for Oklahoma — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Oklahoma make this page more precise over time.

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Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, state)

Oklahoma figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Oklahoma (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

Nearby states

Alabama ($77,080)Arkansas ($78,940)Delaware ($99,520)District of Columbia ($102,540)Florida ($84,190)