What RNs earn in Oklahoma City
Registered nurses in the Oklahoma City, OK metro earn a median of $82,920 a year, 15% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $77,670 and $99,530, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Oklahoma City ranks #53 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $82,920 | $77,670 – $99,530 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,390 | $124,460 – $139,190 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $156,830 | $156,830 – $156,830 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Oklahoma City nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,244 a month in Oklahoma City, which is roughly 18% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 16,530 RNs work in this metro, the #42 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 105 healthcare employers in Oklahoma City, including 29 long-term care facilities, 26 behavioral health facilities, 21 hospitals and 18 dialysis centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Oklahoma City
Every hospital below has its own page with pay context, nearby openings and a direct line to its careers site.
Nursing jobs in Oklahoma
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Oklahoma City healthcare news
- Pedestrian hit by car in Oklahoma City; victim taken to the hospitalKOKH · Oct 13
- Rooted in Tahlequah: UC Nursing alumnae expand women's health care in rural OklahomaUniversity of Cincinnati · Oct 6
- Chickasaw Nation breaks ground for Newcastle Medical CenterChickasaw Nation · Sep 30
- Oklahoma City dryer fire sends one person to hospital, firefighters rescue guinea pigNews 9 · Oct 7
- St. Anthony celebrates topping out of new Love Family EntranceThe Journal Record · Sep 21
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How much do registered nurses make in Oklahoma City?
The median RN salary in the Oklahoma City, OK metro is $82,920 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $77,670 and $99,530.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Oklahoma City?
Nurse practitioners in the Oklahoma City metro earn a median of $133,390 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Oklahoma City?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,244 a month in Oklahoma City, roughly 18% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Oklahoma City?
Hospitals in the Oklahoma City area include Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, Llc, Community Hospital, Llc, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Inc, Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Llc, Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Oklahoma City?
Browse current Oklahoma openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Oklahoma City can find you, and compare pay using the Oklahoma salary guide.