Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Oklahoma
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Oklahoma and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$58,320$28.04 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$50,040 – $62,060Top 10%: $66,410+
Jobs11,5401.62× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Oklahoma cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $59,860 | $28.78 | 3,790 |
| Tulsa, OK | $59,820 | $28.76 | 2,370 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $56,970 | $27.39 | 1,880 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $57,750 | $27.76 | 1,450 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $55,880 | $26.86 | 960 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $53,210 | $25.58 | 680 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $54,460 | $26.18 | 660 |
| Lawton, OK | $57,260 | $27.53 | 380 |
| Enid, OK | $59,300 | $28.51 | 120 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oklahoma
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Kentucky · $60,460 New Mexico · $59,330 Tennessee · $58,870 Louisiana · $57,470 Alabama · $57,030 Arkansas · $56,620
Other healthcare salaries in Oklahoma
Registered Nurses · $82,920 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,710 Nursing Assistants · $35,930 Medical Assistants · $38,750 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,500 Dental Assistants · $45,740 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $53,300 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,160 Nurse Practitioners · $133,390 Pharmacists · $135,140 Dental Hygienists · $97,580 Physical Therapists · $98,590
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Oklahoma?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Oklahoma earned a median of $58,320 a year ($28.04 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $50,040 to $62,060.
Where in Oklahoma do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Oklahoma, pay was highest in Oklahoma City, OK at $59,860.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.