Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Oklahoma
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$44.70/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Oklahoma is $44.70 per hour. This is 14% lower than the US average of $50.79.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Oklahoma compared to National Averages
$44.70/hour
Oklahoma
14% lower than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
What cities in Oklahoma pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Tulsa, Oklahoma pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Spencer, Oklahoma ($44) and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ($32). Tulsa, Oklahoma also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Tulsa, Oklahoma pays 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, Oklahoma | $51 | $55 |
| Spencer, Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | $32 | $40 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Oklahoma?
Med Surg, OR Circulate, and Labor and Delivery earn the most among Nursing specialties in Oklahoma, all averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Med Surg, OR Circulate, and Labor and Delivery earn 3% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Med Surg | $46 | $46 |
| OR Circulate | $46 | $46 |
| Labor and Delivery | $46 | $46 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Oklahoma compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Texas ($52) and Illinois ($49). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Kansas pays 18% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $60 |
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Louisiana | $43 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Oklahoma?
CoreCivic pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by TK Health ($47) and Select Medical ($45). Patterns Hiring - Perm has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — CoreCivic pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $48 | $48 |
| TK Health | $47 | $47 |
| Select Medical | $45 | $47 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $43 | $51 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $51 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional House Supervisor
- Diamondback Correctional Facility
- Watonga, OK
$110K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health
- Sand Springs, OK
$46-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Saint John Rehabilitation Hospital
- Tulsa, OK
$46-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health
- Sand Springs, OK
$46-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- Saint John Rehabilitation Hospital
- Tulsa, OK
$46-55/hour
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