Registered Nurses pay in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the median pay for registered nurses is $39.87 an hour ($82,920 a year). About 38,270 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). Oklahoma ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Oklahoma
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.10 | $60,530 |
| 25% of workers | $37.19 | $77,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.87 | $82,920 |
| 75% of workers | $47.55 | $98,910 |
| 90% of workers | $51.15 | $106,390 |
Registered Nurses pay in Oklahoma metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $84,790 | 10,880 |
| Oklahoma City | $82,920 | 16,530 |
| Lawton | $80,570 | 990 |
| Enid | $78,060 | 810 |
Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oklahoma
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $35,930 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $58,320 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,390 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $34,170 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $361,350 |
| Physician Assistants | $136,550 |
| Paramedics | $46,790 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $156,830 |
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