Nursing Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK
Pay for certified nursing assistants in Oklahoma centers on $16.85 per hour, or about $35,040 a year. The lower quarter earns under $15.08 and the upper quarter over $17.77. That is 11% below the U.S. median of $19.01 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Stillwater. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Stillwater.
Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 19,860 nursing assistants employed in Oklahoma.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.06 | $29,240 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $15.08 | $31,370 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $16.85 | $35,040 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $17.77 | $36,960 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $20.00 | $41,600 | 5% above U.S. median |
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.
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| 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).
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Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK
Select Medical · Oklahoma City, OK
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Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK
Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK
Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK
CMS lists 1 hospital in Stillwater, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Medical Center Stillwater, OK | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Payne County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond, OK | 37 mi | $17.23/hr | 99,040 |
| Enid, OK | 48 mi | $15.49/hr | 50,519 |
| Midwest City, OK | 49 mi | $17.23/hr | 58,505 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 52 mi | $17.23/hr | 712,919 |
| Moore, OK | 60 mi | $17.23/hr | 63,845 |
| Norman, OK | 63 mi | $17.23/hr | 131,010 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Oklahoma · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
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.
Stillwater city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Certified Nursing Assistants in Oklahoma have a median pay of $16.85 per hour, about $35,040 a year. The middle half earn between $15.08 and $17.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
CMS lists 1 hospital in Stillwater, led by Stillwater Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Payne County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
The federal per diem benchmark in Stillwater 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.
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