OK · Enid · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Enid, OK

The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Enid area is $27.72 per hour ($57,660 a year), with the typical range running from $23.35 to $28.48. That ranks 283rd of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 74th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Enid. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Enid.

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PermanentPosted 5 days ago

LPN- REHAB -FT -DAY SHIFT

Universal Health Services · Enid, OK

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Enid, OK

The metro median is 3% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $26.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 150 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Enid metro area, 6.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.59).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.80$41,18034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.35$48,57022% below U.S. median
Median$27.72$57,6608% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.48$59,2405% below U.S. median
Top 10%$29.23$60,8002% below U.S. median

How Enid ranks

  • 283rd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 74th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Enid

  • Overall prices in Enid run 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% below the U.S. average (index 51.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $27.72 median hour buys what $32.89 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Enid paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$998
  • Per year: $49,896
  • Per month: $4,158

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Enid metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Enid

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

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PermanentPosted today

Practical Nurse

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sill, OK

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

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Veterans Health Administration · Ardmore, OK

$41k–$74k/ year
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Hospitals in Enid

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Enid, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Integris Health Enid Hospital
Enid, OK
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
Enid, OK
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Garfield County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Garfield County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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
Stillwater, OK48 mi$26.86/hr50,138
Edmond, OK57 mi$28.34/hr99,040
Oklahoma City, OK68 mi$28.34/hr712,919
Midwest City, OK71 mi$28.34/hr58,505
Moore, OK78 mi$28.34/hr63,845
Norman, OK86 mi$28.34/hr131,010

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 Enid

Enid city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Enid, OK?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Enid metro area have a median pay of $27.72 per hour, about $57,660 a year. The middle half earn between $23.35 and $28.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Enid ranks 74th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 283rd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% below the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses work in Enid?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Enid, led by Integris Health Enid Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Enid 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 Enid in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Garfield 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 Enid?

The federal per diem benchmark in Enid 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 Enid?

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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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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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