Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Oklahoma
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$32.50/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Oklahoma is $32.50 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $31.68.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Oklahoma compared to National Averages
$32.50/hour
Oklahoma
3% higher than the US average.
$31.68/hour
United States
What cities in Oklahoma pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Guthrie, Oklahoma pay Licensed Practical Nurses the most, both averaging $21 per hour. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $27. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $33 per hour — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Guthrie, Oklahoma pay 36% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | $21 | $27 |
| Guthrie, Oklahoma | $21 | $27 |
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Oklahoma?
Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Nursing specialties in Oklahoma, averaging $32 per hour. LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $35. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $33 per hour — LPN / LVN earns 1% less.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| LPN / LVN | $32 | $35 |
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Oklahoma compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $37 per hour, followed by Kansas ($34) and Missouri ($34). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $33 per hour — Colorado pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $37 | $41 |
| Kansas | $34 | $38 |
| Missouri | $34 | $35 |
| Texas | $34 | $38 |
| Louisiana | $29 | $35 |
| Iowa | $28 | $29 |
| Arkansas | $28 | $30 |
| Nebraska | $27 | $27 |
| Mississippi | $25 | $30 |
| New Mexico | $23 | $30 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Oklahoma?
CoreCivic pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Elara Caring ($31) and Perm Staff Jobs ($28). CoreCivic also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $35. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $33 per hour — CoreCivic pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $35 | $35 |
| Elara Caring | $31 | $32 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $28 | $30 |
| TK Health | $27 | $29 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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LPN / LVN - Correctional
- Diamondback Correctional Facility
- Watonga, OK
$32-39/hour
LPN / LVN - Correctional
- Cimarron Correctional Facility
- Cushing, OK
$29-39/hour
LPN / LVN - Home Health
- Elara Caring
- Guthrie, OK
$28-35/hour
LPN / LVN
- Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso
- Tahlequah, OK
$26-35/hour
LPN / LVN
- Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso
- Chelsea, OK
$26-35/hour
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