salary$82,920 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Oklahoma City, OK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,720per year
Jobs in the area16,530people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Oklahoma City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,327 a month takes 19.2% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Oklahoma City, OK area is $82,920 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $67,600 and $102,720.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Oklahoma City?
Typical rent of $1,327 a month takes 19.2% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Oklahoma City, OK metro area.