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Registered Nurse Salary in Oklahoma 2026: City-by-City Pay Data
Registered Nurse Salary in Oklahoma (2026): City-by-City Pay Data
The average registered nurse salary in Oklahoma in 2026 is $63,200/year ($30.39/hour). Oklahoma City and Tulsa are the two primary markets, served by OU Health, Integris, and Saint Francis Health. Oklahoma has no state income tax on certain income categories, increasing effective take-home pay.
RN Salary by City in Oklahoma
| City / Metro | Avg Annual Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Metro | $67,000 | OU Health, Integris, SSM, Mercy — academic and community mix |
| Tulsa Metro | $65,500 | Saint Francis, Ascension St. John, Hillcrest — Tulsa market |
| Lawton | $57,000 | Comanche County Memorial — SW Oklahoma near Fort Sill |
| Norman / Edmond | $63,500 | Norman Regional, OU Health suburban — OKC metro suburbs |
Top Oklahoma Healthcare Employers for RNs
- OU Health (Oklahoma City) — academic premium; Level I trauma, children's hospital, cancer center
- Saint Francis Health System (Tulsa) — highest paying Tulsa employer; strong cardiac and cancer programs
- Integris Health (OKC / statewide) — largest statewide network; consistent demand
- Cherokee Nation Health Services (Tahlequah) — tribal health system with federal benefits structure
Compact License Status
Oklahoma is an NLC compact state. RNs with a multistate license from another compact state can practice in Oklahoma without a separate endorsement.
Oklahoma RN Job Market Outlook
Oklahoma City is a growing market with OU Health expansion. Tribal health facilities (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek Nations) generate consistent nursing demand with federal IHS-comparable benefits. Travel RN rates in OKC run $1,500–$1,900/week. Rural western Oklahoma has severe nursing shortages with geographic premiums.
Related: RN Salary Texas 2026, RN Salary Kansas 2026, Oklahoma RN License Guide.
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