Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Oklahoma
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$44.67/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Oklahoma is $44.67 per hour. This is 14% lower than the US average of $50.86.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Oklahoma compared to National Averages
$44.67/hour
Oklahoma
14% lower than the US average.
$50.86/hour
United States
What cities in Oklahoma pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Only Tulsa, Oklahoma reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. Tulsa, Oklahoma also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Long Term Care Nurses is $45 per hour — Tulsa, Oklahoma pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, Oklahoma | $51 | $55 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Oklahoma compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Kansas ($54) and Missouri ($53). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Long Term Care Nurses is $45 per hour — Texas pays 24% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $55 | $72 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Missouri | $53 | $62 |
| Illinois | $51 | $54 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Louisiana | $44 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Oklahoma?
Select Medical pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($39). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Long Term Care Nurses is $45 per hour — Select Medical pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $45 | $46 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $51 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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