salary$36,720 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Tulsa, OK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,480per year
Jobs in the area5,420people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Tulsa?
Expensive. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 39.3% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Tulsa, OK?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Tulsa, OK area is $36,720 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $31,740 and $43,480.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Tulsa?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 39.3% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tulsa, OK metro area.