PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse, Nursing Acute Care
Veterans Health Administration · Oklahoma City, OK
$76k–$141k/ year
Top 25% pay
Registered Nurse jobs in Oklahoma City, OK
The median registered nurse pay in the Oklahoma City area is $38.68 per hour ($80,460 a year), with the typical range running from $37.33 to $46.76. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Oklahoma City. The CMS hospital directory lists 19 hospitals in Oklahoma City. The free report below lists employers near Oklahoma City and what they pay.
- $38.68median pay per hour, Oklahoma City
- $37–$47typical range per hour
- 13,980registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Oklahoma City
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Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Oklahoma City, OK
$76k–$141k/ year
Top 25% pay
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time Nights
Select Medical · Oklahoma City, OK
$37.16–$52.00/ hour
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Psychiatric RN
Amedisys · Oklahoma City, OK
$75k–$87k/ year
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time Days
Select Medical · Oklahoma City, OK
$37.16–$52.00/ hour
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More open Registered Nurse roles in Oklahoma City
76 more open roles from employers in Oklahoma City. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Registered Nurse
CVS Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care · Oklahoma City, OK
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Registered Nurse/Addiction Recovery
Integris Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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RN - Medical IMC Stepdown
Integris Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular Care
Integris Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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Registered Nurse / ECMO Abd Transplant ICU
Integris Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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Registered Nurse / Emergency Department
Integris Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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Registered Nurse / ICU
Integris Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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RN Care Coordinator - Population Health
Integris Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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RN-Ambulatory Surgery
SSM Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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Registered Nurse - Infusion
SSM Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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Registered Nurse - Hospice
SSM Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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Named employers near Oklahoma City, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Oklahoma City
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $52.08 |
| Select Medical | 2 | $44.58 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $38.94 |
Registered Nurse pay in Oklahoma City, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.42 | $65,350 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.33 | $77,650 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.68 | $80,460 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.76 | $97,260 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.49 | $102,940 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Oklahoma City 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 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 $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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City
| Item | Federal 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 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. 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 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 registered 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 Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| O U Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Oklahoma City Va Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Integris Community Hospital - Council Crossing Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest City, OK | 8 mi | $38.68/hr | 58,505 |
| Moore, OK | 10 mi | $38.68/hr | 63,845 |
| Stillwater, OK | 52 mi | $39.02/hr | 50,138 |
| Enid, OK | 68 mi | $36.10/hr | 50,519 |
| Lawton, OK | 78 mi | $40.94/hr | 90,027 |
| Tulsa, OK | 101 mi | $39.48/hr | 415,154 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Oklahoma · Registered 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.
Other healthcare roles in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in Oklahoma City. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Oklahoma City.
Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Oklahoma City 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 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.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Oklahoma City?
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Your RN pay reportOklahoma City, OK · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Select MedicalOklahoma City, OK · 2 postings$44.58/ hr$37–$52
- Kupplin Worldwide LLCOklahoma City, OK · 2 wage offers$37.12/ hr$37–$37
- Veterans Health AdministrationTulsa, OK · 4 postings$54.01/ hr$36–$72
- AmedisysStroud, OK · 3 postings$38.65/ hr$34–$42
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
- Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentPermanent$83k–$150k/ year
- RN Admissions/Discharge CoordinatorPermanent$83k–$150k/ year
+ 21 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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