Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Oklahoma
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$44.81/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Oklahoma is $44.81 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $43.42.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Oklahoma compared to National Averages
$44.81/hour
Oklahoma
3% higher than the US average.
$43.42/hour
United States
What cities in Oklahoma pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Tulsa, Oklahoma pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Spencer, Oklahoma ($44) and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ($32). Tulsa, Oklahoma also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $45 per hour — Tulsa, Oklahoma pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, Oklahoma | $46 | $56 |
| Spencer, Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | $32 | $40 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Oklahoma compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Colorado ($56) and Kansas ($53). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $45 per hour — New Mexico pays 48% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $67 | $72 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Missouri | $48 | $58 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Louisiana | $41 | $43 |
| Mississippi | $26 | $28 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Oklahoma?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($40). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $45 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $42 | $42 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $51 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- Vinita, OK
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