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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Broken Arrow, OK
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Broken Arrow area earn a median of $17.39 per hour, about $36,170 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.38 and $17.87. That ranks 277th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 188th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Broken Arrow and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Broken Arrow.
- $17.39median pay per hour, Tulsa
- $16–$18typical range per hour
- 5,830employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 3% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $16.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 5,830 nursing assistants employed in the Tulsa metro area, 12.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.43).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.90 | $30,990 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.38 | $34,070 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.39 | $36,170 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $17.87 | $37,170 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $20.03 | $41,660 | 5% above U.S. median |
How Broken Arrow ranks
- 277th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 188th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 4 Oklahoma metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Broken Arrow
- Overall prices in Tulsa run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.39 median hour buys what $19.49 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Broken Arrow paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$626
- Per year: $31,302
- Per month: $2,608
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tulsa metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Broken Arrow
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel certified nursing assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Broken Arrow
CMS lists 1 hospital in Broken Arrow, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St John Broken Arrow Broken Arrow, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Tulsa County
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Tulsa County (1 population-group, 7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 9 mi | $17.39/hr | 415,154 |
| Stillwater, OK | 73 mi | $16.85/hr | 50,138 |
| Bentonville, AR | 89 mi | $17.13/hr | 61,791 |
| Fayetteville, AR | 90 mi | $17.13/hr | 103,134 |
| Springdale, AR | 91 mi | $17.13/hr | 89,368 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 92 mi | $15.02/hr | 90,507 |
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License and tax basics in Oklahoma
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Oklahoma taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Broken Arrow, OK?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Tulsa metro area have a median pay of $17.39 per hour, about $36,170 a year. The middle half earn between $16.38 and $17.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Broken Arrow a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Tulsa ranks 188th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 277th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Broken Arrow?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Tulsa area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Broken Arrow.
Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Broken Arrow as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Broken Arrow in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Tulsa County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Broken Arrow?
The federal per diem benchmark in Broken Arrow is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place certified nursing assistants in Broken Arrow?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Norman Regional Health SystemNorman, OK · 3 postings$18.81/ hr$14–$23
- University Village Retirement Community, LLC.Tulsa, OK · 1 wage offer$12.89/ hr$13–$13
- Westways Staffing Services, Inc.Fairview, OK · 2 wage offers$12.34/ hr$12–$13
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$14Median$18.81High$27
5 CNA postings with published pay in Oklahoma, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 5 CNA roles
- Nursing AssistantPermanent$38k–$63k/ year
- Nursing Assistant (NA) - Full-timePermanent$18.05–$22.00/ hour
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