How Much Does an LPN Make in Oklahoma in 2026?

A typical LPN in Oklahoma earns about $28.04 per hour ($58,320 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $4,860 a month and $1,122 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. Pay varies by city, employer, and years of experience, but this figure represents the middle of the range across the state.

That typical pay sits 9% below the national figures of $30.96 an hour and $64,400 a year, placing Oklahoma 45th out of 51 states and the District of Columbia. Lower pay in Oklahoma tends to track the state's lower cost of living compared with higher-cost states. About 11,540 LPNs work across Oklahoma, compared with 648,410 nationwide, giving a sense of scale for an occupation found in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home health settings statewide.

Entry-level positions in Oklahoma typically offer around $21.85 an hour, or about $45,440 a year, for LPNs who are new to the field. Pay in these early positions reflects fewer years on the job and often a narrower scope of duties. Within a few years, most LPNs see pay move up toward the state's typical figure of $58,320 a year as they gain experience and take on more responsibility.

Experienced LPNs in Oklahoma often earn upwards of $29.84 an hour, or about $62,060 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $66,410 a year. That leaves a spread of $20,970 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years of experience, and city typically account for most of that difference, with hospital and specialty roles often paying more than long-term care settings.

Oklahoma LPN pay rose from $38,000 a year in 2015 to $58,320 in 2025, a gain of $20,320, or 53%, over the decade. That climb was fairly steady year over year, with pay picking up more noticeably after 2020. By 2025, typical pay had grown by more than half compared with a decade earlier.

Nationally, LPN pay rose 49% over the same decade, so Oklahoma's increase slightly outpaced the country as a whole. Both figures reflect broad wage gains across the nursing field in recent years. For someone starting out now, that history shows pay has moved up steadily, though past growth is not a guarantee of future increases.

Oklahoma City pays LPNs the most in the state, with typical pay around $59,860 a year ($28.78 an hour), about 3% above the statewide figure. Tulsa runs close behind at $59,820 a year, and Enid follows at $59,300 a year. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city limits.

Lawton pays the least among the state's tracked cities, with typical pay around $57,260 a year, putting the spread between the highest and lowest cities at $2,600. Oklahoma City also has the largest LPN workforce among the four cities, with 3,790 workers. That gap is narrow enough that cost of living, more than city choice alone, often shapes what a paycheck actually covers.

Among neighboring states, Colorado pays LPNs the most, at $73,880 a year, 27% higher than Oklahoma. Texas and Kansas also pay more, at $62,240 and $61,760 a year respectively, while Arkansas pays less, at $56,620 a year, about 3% below Oklahoma. Licensure as an LPN can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, which can make it easier to compare or pursue opportunities across state lines.

Oklahoma LPNs typically earn $58,320 a year, up 53% over the past decade from $38,000 in 2015. That pay sits below the national figure but has grown at a pace that outpaced the country overall. Readers weighing this path can check Oklahoma's nursing licensing or registry page for education and exam requirements, and look at city-specific pages for local pay figures in places like Oklahoma City and Tulsa.