OK · Enid · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Enid, OK

Registered Nurses in the Enid area earn a median of $36.10 per hour, about $75,090 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.91 and $40.84. That ranks 346th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 167th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Enid. The free report below lists employers near Enid and what they pay.

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Registered Nurse pay in Enid, OK

The metro median is 7% below the Oklahoma statewide median of $39.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 730 registered nurses employed in the Enid metro area, 31.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.46).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.71$57,64038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.91$64,29031% below U.S. median
Median$36.10$75,09020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.84$84,9509% below U.S. median
Top 10%$46.49$96,7003% above U.S. median

How Enid ranks

  • 346th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 167th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 4 Oklahoma metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), 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 $36.10 median hour buys what $42.84 buys at the national price level, 5% below 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$1,300
  • Per year: $64,980
  • Per month: $5,415

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 registered 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 Registered Nurse roles in Oklahoma

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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 registered 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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Stillwater, OK48 mi$39.02/hr50,138
Edmond, OK57 mi$38.68/hr99,040
Oklahoma City, OK68 mi$38.68/hr712,919
Midwest City, OK71 mi$38.68/hr58,505
Moore, OK78 mi$38.68/hr63,845
Norman, OK86 mi$38.68/hr131,010

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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.

Oklahoma state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Enid

Enid city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Enid, OK?

Registered Nurses in the Enid metro area have a median pay of $36.10 per hour, about $75,090 a year. The middle half earn between $30.91 and $40.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Enid ranks 167th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 346th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered 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 registered 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.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationTulsa, OK · 4 postings$54.01/ hr$36–$72
  • Select MedicalOklahoma City, OK · 2 postings$44.58/ hr$37–$52
  • AmedisysStroud, OK · 3 postings$38.65/ hr$34–$42
  • Kupplin Worldwide LLCOklahoma City, OK · 2 wage offers$37.12/ hr$37–$37

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$28Median$38.11High$52

23 RN postings with published pay in Oklahoma, 16 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 23 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentPermanent
    $83k–$150k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK · posted today
  2. RN Admissions/Discharge CoordinatorPermanent
    $83k–$150k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK · posted today

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