Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$45.20/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Oklahoma is $45.20 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $47.78.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Oklahoma compared to National Averages

$45.20/hour

Oklahoma

6% lower than the US average.

$47.78/hour

United States

What cities in Oklahoma pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Only Tulsa, Oklahoma reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. Tulsa, Oklahoma also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Nursing Home Nurses is $45 per hour — Tulsa, Oklahoma pays 13% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tulsa, Oklahoma$51$55
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Oklahoma compare to nearby states?

Kansas pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Texas ($53) and Nebraska ($48). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Nursing Home Nurses is $45 per hour — Kansas pays 19% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Kansas$54$59
Texas$53$72
Nebraska$48$51
Colorado$46$48
Arkansas$40$42
Mississippi$28$37
Louisiana$27$38
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Oklahoma?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Nursing Home Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$40$51

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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