What RNs earn in Tulsa
Registered nurses in the Tulsa, OK metro earn a median of $84,790 a year, 13% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $79,950 and $99,580, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Tulsa ranks #41 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $84,790 | $79,950 – $99,580 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $139,460 | $124,080 – $167,950 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $212,150 | $209,550 – $296,200 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Tulsa nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,217 a month in Tulsa, which is roughly 17% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 10,880 RNs work in this metro, the #55 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 80 healthcare employers in Tulsa, including 26 behavioral health facilities, 20 long-term care facilities, 13 hospitals and 11 dialysis centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Tulsa
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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Tulsa healthcare news
- Nursing senior’s transformative tribal health internshipThe University of Tulsa · Oct 5
- Journey drummer taken to hospital during Tulsa concertNews On 6 · Oct 9
- Journey drummer hospitalized after medical emergency during concertSan Francisco Chronicle · Oct 9
- Journey drummer Deen Castronovo hospitalized mid-concertUSA Today · Oct 9
- Journey Drummer Rushed to Hospital During Tulsa ShowMen's Journal · Oct 9
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How much do registered nurses make in Tulsa?
The median RN salary in the Tulsa, OK metro is $84,790 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $79,950 and $99,580.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Tulsa?
Nurse practitioners in the Tulsa metro earn a median of $139,460 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Tulsa?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,217 a month in Tulsa, roughly 17% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Tulsa?
Hospitals in the Tulsa area include Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc, Saint Francis Hospital South, Llc, Saint Francis Hospital, Inc, Ascension St John Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Tulsa?
Browse current Oklahoma openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Tulsa can find you, and compare pay using the Oklahoma salary guide.