OK · Oklahoma City · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

Nurse Practitioners in the Oklahoma City area earn a median of $60.86 per hour, about $126,590 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $57.10 and $65.29. That ranks 185th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 88th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 19 hospitals in Oklahoma City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Oklahoma City.

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Nurse Practitioner pay in Oklahoma City, OK

The metro median is in line with the Oklahoma statewide median of $60.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 1,350 nurse practitioners employed in the Oklahoma City metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.26$79,58038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$57.10$118,7708% below U.S. median
Median$60.86$126,5902% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$65.29$135,8005% above U.S. median
Top 10%$80.57$167,59030% above U.S. median

How Oklahoma City ranks

  • 185th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 88th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Oklahoma metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Oklahoma City

  • 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 $60.86 median hour buys what $67.32 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Oklahoma City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,191
  • Per year: $109,548
  • Per month: $9,129

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 Oklahoma City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$116
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,372
13-week assignment$17,836

Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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 Nurse Practitioner roles in Oklahoma

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Hospitals in Oklahoma City

CMS lists 19 hospitals in Oklahoma City, 5 of the 9 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, Llc
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careOther5 of 5Yes
Community Hospital, Llc
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careOther4 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Llc
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careOther4 of 5Yes
Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Integris Baptist Medical Center, Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Integris Southwest Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
O U Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Oklahoma City Va Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Integris Community Hospital - Council Crossing
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Oklahoma County

HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Oklahoma County (2 population-group, 6 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.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Midwest City, OK8 mi$60.86/hr58,505
Moore, OK10 mi$60.86/hr63,845
Stillwater, OK52 mi$60.90/hr50,138
Enid, OK68 mi$60.90/hr50,519
Lawton, OK78 mi$57.82/hr90,027
Tulsa, OK101 mi$62.33/hr415,154

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Oklahoma · Nurse Practitioner 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 Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Oklahoma City, OK?

Nurse Practitioners in the Oklahoma City metro area have a median pay of $60.86 per hour, about $126,590 a year. The middle half earn between $57.10 and $65.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Oklahoma City a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Oklahoma City ranks 88th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 185th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Oklahoma City?

CMS lists 19 hospitals in Oklahoma City, led by Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, Llc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Oklahoma City as a nurse practitioner?

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 Oklahoma City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Oklahoma City is $116 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Saint Francis Health SystemTulsa, OK · 1 wage offer$66.33/ hr$66–$66
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
  • Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104

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Low$52Median$67.39High$89

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  1. APN Nurse Practitioner-CardiologyPermanent
    $130k–$188k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Lawton, OK · posted 7 days ago

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