RN Salary in Oklahoma: $82,920 Median (May 2025)
Registered nurses in Oklahoma earn a median of $82,920 per year — $39.87 an hour — $14,630 below the national median of $97,550, ranking #37 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Oklahoma RNs earn between $60,530 and $106,390. 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 RN pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Oklahoma RNs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New grads typically start near the left edge.
Compare Oklahoma With Any State
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| May 2025 BLS | Oklahoma | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $82,920 | $95,970 |
| Median hourly wage | $39.87/hr | $46.14/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $60,530 | $67,120 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $98,910 | $105,100 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $106,390 | $127,950 |
| RNs employed | 38,270 | 271,380 |
The path to this salary runs through the NCLEX
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses make in Oklahoma?
RNs in Oklahoma earn a median of $82,920 per year — $39.87 per hour — $14,630 below the national median of $97,550 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Oklahoma #37 of 51 states and D.C. by median RN pay.
What is a starting RN salary in Oklahoma?
New nurses generally start near the lower percentiles: in Oklahoma, the 10th percentile is $60,530 and the 25th percentile is $77,350. Most RNs move toward the $82,920 median within their first several years.
What do the highest-paid RNs in Oklahoma earn?
The top 10% of RNs in Oklahoma earn above $106,390 per year — typically nurses with specialty certifications, leadership roles, or high-differential schedules.
How many RNs work in Oklahoma?
38,270 registered nurses are employed in Oklahoma per the BLS May 2025 estimates.