OK · Norman · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Norman, OK

The median registered nurse pay in the Norman area is $38.68 per hour ($80,460 a year), with the typical range running from $37.33 to $46.76. 13 open roles with published pay are listed for Norman. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Norman. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Norman.

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Open Registered Nurse roles in Norman

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Registered Nurse (RN)

Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK

$27.83–$45.46/ hour
  • US-OK-Norman Nursing-RN - Other Full tim
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Registered Nurse pay in Norman, OK

The metro median is 1% below the Oklahoma statewide median of $39.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 13,980 registered nurses employed in the Oklahoma City metro area, 20.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.42$65,35030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.33$77,65017% below U.S. median
Median$38.68$80,46014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.76$97,2604% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.49$102,94010% above U.S. median

How Norman ranks

  • 240th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 169th of 335 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, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Norman

  • 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 $38.68 median hour buys what $42.78 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 Norman paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,392
  • Per year: $69,624
  • Per month: $5,802

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 Norman

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).

Hospitals in Norman

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Norman, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Norman Regional
Norman, OK		Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
J D Mccarty Center For Children
Norman, OK		Children'sGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Behavioral Health Center At Porter Health Village
Norman, OK		PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes
Griffin Memorial Hospital
Norman, OK		PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Moore, OK9 mi$38.68/hr63,845
Midwest City, OK15 mi$38.68/hr58,505
Stillwater, OK63 mi$39.02/hr50,138
Lawton, OK75 mi$40.94/hr90,027
Enid, OK86 mi$36.10/hr50,519
Tulsa, OK102 mi$39.48/hr415,154

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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.

Oklahoma state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Norman

Norman city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Norman, OK?

Registered Nurses in the Oklahoma City metro area have a median pay of $38.68 per hour, about $80,460 a year. The middle half earn between $37.33 and $46.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Oklahoma City ranks 169th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 240th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Norman?

We list 13 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Norman. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Norman.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Norman 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 Norman 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 Norman?

The federal per diem benchmark in Norman 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 hospitals

  • Norman Regional Health SystemNorman, OK · 13 postings$36.65/ hr$28–$51
  • 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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

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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