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Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Oklahoma City, OK
$25.00–$30.00/ hour
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Moore, OK
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Moore area centers on $28.34 per hour, or about $58,950 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.58 and the upper quarter over $30.01. The CMS hospital directory lists 26 hospitals in the Moore metro area. That ranks 242nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 160th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Moore.
- $28.34median pay per hour, Oklahoma City
- $24–$30typical range per hour
- 3,780licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic
SSM Health · Moore, OK
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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 3,780 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Oklahoma City metro area, 5.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.38).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.20 | $37,860 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.58 | $49,050 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.34 | $58,950 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.01 | $62,420 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $32.69 | $68,000 | 9% above U.S. median |
How Moore ranks
- 242nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 160th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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.
What your pay buys in Moore
- Overall prices in Oklahoma City run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.34 median hour buys what $31.35 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Moore paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,020
- Per year: $51,012
- Per month: $4,251
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oklahoma City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Moore
| 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 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).
Hospitals in the Oklahoma City area
CMS lists 26 hospitals in the Oklahoma City area, 5 of the 12 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, Llc Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Other | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital, Llc Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Other | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Llc Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Other | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Integris Baptist Medical Center, Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Integris Health Edmond Hospital Edmond, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Integris Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Norman Regional Norman, OK | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| O U Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 Cleveland County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Cleveland County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman, OK | 9 mi | $28.34/hr | 131,010 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 10 mi | $28.34/hr | 712,919 |
| Stillwater, OK | 60 mi | $26.86/hr | 50,138 |
| Lawton, OK | 73 mi | $26.15/hr | 90,027 |
| Enid, OK | 78 mi | $27.72/hr | 50,519 |
| Tulsa, OK | 104 mi | $28.56/hr | 415,154 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Moore, OK?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Oklahoma City metro area have a median pay of $28.34 per hour, about $58,950 a year. The middle half earn between $23.58 and $30.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Moore a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Oklahoma City ranks 160th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 242nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Moore?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Oklahoma City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Moore.
Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Moore 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 Moore in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Cleveland 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 Moore?
The federal per diem benchmark in Moore 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 Moore?
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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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