How Much Does an NP Make in Oklahoma in 2026?

A typical NP in Oklahoma earns about $64.13 per hour, or $133,390 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $11,116 a month and about $2,565 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. Pay in Oklahoma covers a wide range depending on setting, city, and years on the job.

Oklahoma pay runs about 1% above the national figure of $132,300 a year ($63.61 an hour) for NPs, a small but real difference. That places Oklahoma 18th among the 51 states and D.C. for NP pay. The state employs 3,620 NPs, compared with 323,040 nationwide, a workforce large enough to make the local figures reliable.

Entry-level positions in Oklahoma typically offer around $47.83 an hour, or about $99,490 a year, for NPs just starting out. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $133,390 within the first several years on the job. New graduates and those without much clinical experience are the most likely to land in this range. Pay climbs steadily as NPs build a track record and take on more responsibility.

Experienced NPs in Oklahoma often earn upwards of $73.24 an hour, or around $152,330 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $80.75 an hour, or about $167,950 a year. The gap between entry-level and top pay reaches $68,460, a spread shaped mostly by setting, years of experience, and which city an NP works in.

Oklahoma NP pay has climbed from $87,900 in 2015 to $133,390 in 2025, a gain of $45,490. That amounts to a 52% rise over the decade, tracking steady growth each year rather than one large jump. Pay rose in nine of the ten years measured, with only a small dip between 2019 and 2021.

That's a faster rise than the national decade increase of 35% for NPs. Pay in Oklahoma has moved up consistently for a decade, though past growth is not a promise of future gains. Someone starting an NP career in Oklahoma today enters a field where pay has trended upward for ten straight years.

Pay runs highest in Tulsa, where NPs typically earn $139,460 a year ($67.05 an hour), about 5% above the statewide figure. Oklahoma City follows closely at $133,390 a year ($64.13 an hour), matching the state figure exactly, and it carries the largest NP workforce in the state at 1,670 workers. Lawton lands close behind at $132,940 a year.

Pay is lowest in Enid, where NPs typically earn $115,030 a year ($55.31 an hour), leaving a $24,430 spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in the state. These figures cover each city's full metro area. Lower pay in smaller metro areas like Enid usually tracks a lower cost of living rather than any single cause.

Oklahoma's NP pay sits close to its neighbors. New Mexico pays about 3% more, with NPs there earning $137,520 a year, while Kansas and Arkansas pay less, at $126,650 and $125,660, roughly 5-6% below Oklahoma's figure. Colorado and Texas land close to Oklahoma's figure, within a percentage point either way. NP licenses can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, which can open up options for those weighing a move.

NPs in Oklahoma typically earn $133,390 a year, or $64.13 an hour, a figure that has risen 52% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience level, from entry-level positions near $99,490 to the top 10% earning over $167,950. Readers weighing a move or a new license should check Oklahoma's state licensing and registry requirements, along with city-specific pages, for the most current local figures.