Nurse Practitioner Salary in Oklahoma: $133,390 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Oklahoma earn a median of $133,390 per year — $64.13 an hour — $1,090 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #18 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Oklahoma NPs earn between $99,490 and $167,950. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Oklahoma NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Oklahoma NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Oklahoma
The median NP in Oklahoma out-earns the median RN by $50,470 per year (61%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Oklahoma With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Oklahoma side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Oklahoma | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $133,390 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $64.13/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $99,490 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $152,330 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $167,950 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 3,620 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Oklahoma’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Oklahoma?
NPs in Oklahoma earn a median of $133,390 per year — $64.13 per hour — $1,090 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Oklahoma #18 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Oklahoma?
The median NP in Oklahoma earns $133,390 versus $82,920 for the median RN — a difference of $50,470 per year (61%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Oklahoma?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Oklahoma, the 10th percentile is $99,490 and the 25th percentile is $122,530. Most NPs move toward the $133,390 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Oklahoma?
3,620 nurse practitioners are employed in Oklahoma per the BLS May 2025 estimates.