Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Oklahoma City, OK
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$31.98/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Oklahoma City, OK is $31.98 per hour. This is 37% lower than the Oklahoma average of $43.74.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Oklahoma City, OK compared to State and National Averages
$31.98/hour
Oklahoma City, OK
58% lower than the US average.
$43.74/hour
Oklahoma
15% lower than the US average.
$50.46/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Oklahoma City Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Oklahoma City Compare to Other Cities
Olathe, Kansas
$56/hour
This is 43% higher than the Oklahoma City average of $31.98.
Lenexa, Kansas
$56/hour
This is 42% higher than the Oklahoma City average of $31.98.
Kansas City, Missouri
$46/hour
This is 30% higher than the Oklahoma City average of $31.98.
What cities in Oklahoma pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
Spencer, Oklahoma pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ($32). Spencer, Oklahoma also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Oklahoma City, OK average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Spencer, Oklahoma pays 38% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer, Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | $32 | $40 |
Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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