OK · Broken Arrow · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Broken Arrow, OK

Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Broken Arrow area centers on $28.56 per hour, or about $59,410 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.98 and the upper quarter over $29.80. That ranks 230th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 124th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Broken Arrow. The free report below lists employers near Broken Arrow and what they pay.

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Broken Arrow, OK

The metro median is 6% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $26.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 2,510 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Tulsa metro area, 5.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.35).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.71$47,24024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.98$49,88020% below U.S. median
Median$28.56$59,4105% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$29.80$61,9801% below U.S. median
Top 10%$33.69$70,08012% above U.S. median

How Broken Arrow ranks

  • 230th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 124th 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, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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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 $28.56 median hour buys what $32.01 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$1,028
  • Per year: $51,408
  • Per month: $4,284

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

ItemFederal 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 licensed practical nurse 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).

Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Oklahoma

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Broken Arrow as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Practical Nurse

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sill, OK

$41k–$53k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 889075500
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Veterans Health Administration · Ardmore, OK

$41k–$74k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888484200
New this week
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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 licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension St John Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow, OK
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tulsa, OK9 mi$28.56/hr415,154
Stillwater, OK73 mi$26.86/hr50,138
Bentonville, AR89 mi$28.57/hr61,791
Fayetteville, AR90 mi$28.57/hr103,134
Springdale, AR91 mi$28.57/hr89,368
Fort Smith, AR92 mi$24.51/hr90,507

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Oklahoma · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Oklahoma license by endorsement.

Oklahoma taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oklahoma state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Broken Arrow

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Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Broken Arrow, OK?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Tulsa metro area have a median pay of $28.56 per hour, about $59,410 a year. The middle half earn between $23.98 and $29.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Broken Arrow a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Tulsa ranks 124th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 230th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses work in Broken Arrow?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Broken Arrow, led by Ascension St John Broken Arrow. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Broken Arrow as a licensed practical nurse?

Oklahoma is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Oklahoma license by endorsement. 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 licensed practical nurses in Broken Arrow?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
  • Boston Medical CenterMassachusetts · 3 postings$40.82/ hr$33–$48
  • Veterans Health AdministrationSan Francisco, CA · 8 postings$39.44/ hr$27–$57

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2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$27.50High$36

3 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Oklahoma, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Practical NursePermanent
    $41k–$53k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sill, OK · posted today
  2. LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSEPermanent
    $41k–$74k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Ardmore, OK · posted 2 days ago

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