Nurse pay in Oklahoma
Nurses in Oklahoma are being offered a median $80,000 a year right now across 349 live job postings that state pay — ranking #49 of 51 states. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $57k
- 25th percentile
- $66k
- 75th percentile
- $104k
- 90th percentile
- $121k
Where does your pay sit in Oklahoma?
Checked against 349 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $57k
- 25th percentile
- $66k
- 75th percentile
- $104k
- 90th percentile
- $121k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Oklahoma market overview
- 25th percentile
- $65,500
- Median
- $80,000
- 75th percentile
- $104,416
- 90th percentile
- $120,532
- Median hourly (178 postings)
- $33/hr
- Sign-on bonus, median (324 postings)
- $15,000
- Sign-on bonus, highest posted
- $25,000
- Live postings stating pay
- 349
Annual figures are posted offers (midpoint of stated ranges) on live listings, updated October 26, 2026.
What each specialty is offered in Oklahoma
| Specialty | Median | 90th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nurse | $59k | $75k | 19 |
| ICU | $102k | $117k | 11 |
| Nursing Assistant | $50k | $50k | 10 |
| Acute Care | $102k | $112k | 8 |
| Home Health | $81k | $95k | 8 |
| Medical/Surgical | $102k | $112k | 8 |
| Travel | $102k | $112k | 8 |
| Nursing Management/Admin | $104k | $113k | 6 |
| Education/Staff Development | $105k | $114k | 5 |
| Infectious Disease | $105k | $114k | 5 |
Highest-offering employers in Oklahoma right now
- #1$109k
Avani Healthcare
median across 3 priced postings
- #2$108k
US Veterans Health Administration
median across 10 priced postings
- #3$108k
Veterans Health Administration
median across 55 priced postings
- #4$108k
American Traveler
median across 11 priced postings
- #5$107k
White Glove Placement, Inc.
median across 3 priced postings
What are you being paid?
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing roles in OklahomaEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do nurses make in Oklahoma?
- Across 349 live job postings in Oklahoma that state pay, the median posted offer is $80,000 a year (about $33/hr). The middle half of postings runs $65,500–$104,416, and the top 10% start at $120,532.
- How does Oklahoma nurse pay compare nationally?
- Oklahoma's posted median of $80,000 is 16% below the national median ($95,680), ranking #49 of 51 states on the Pay Index right now.
- Do Oklahoma nursing jobs offer sign-on bonuses?
- 324 live postings in Oklahoma advertise a sign-on bonus right now, with a median of $15,000 and offers up to $25,000.