Registered Nurses Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $82,130 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.48
10th percentile $68,060
90th percentile $105,460
Employed locally 9,600
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,060
    25th
    $78,540
    50th (median)
    $82,130
    75th
    $98,220
    90th
    $105,460

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 121% Median Registered Nurses salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $99,290
    Lawton, OK $85,150
    Kokomo, IN $84,880
    Oklahoma $81,160
    Oklahoma City, OK $80,460
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $80,240

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,320
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,420
    Pharmacists $133,840
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,130
    Dental Hygienists $96,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Tulsa, OK is $39.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.48 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Tulsa, OK is 12.3% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Tulsa?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $68,060 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,540.