salary$84,790 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Tulsa, OK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$109,150per year
Jobs in the area10,880people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Tulsa?
Cheap. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 17.0% 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 Tulsa, OK?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Tulsa, OK area is $84,790 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $57,240 and $109,150.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Tulsa?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 17.0% 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 Tulsa, OK metro area.