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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$35,930/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$17.27/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
19,410
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$40,903 #40 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Oklahoma, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Oklahoma earn a median of $35,930 per year ($17.27 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $29,630, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $42,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $35,930 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $35,930 is worth about $40,903 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #40 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$29,630
$14.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$35,930
$17.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$42,870
$20.61/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $35,930 $40,903
Colorado $47,380 $45,977 −$11,450
New Mexico $39,390 $42,717 −$3,460
Kansas $38,010 $42,201 −$2,080
Missouri $37,680 $41,490 −$1,750
Texas $37,500 $38,637 −$1,570
Arkansas $34,430 $39,603 +$1,500

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Oklahoma?

Certified nursing assistants in Oklahoma earn a median of $35,930 per year ($17.27 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $35,930, Oklahoma pays 15% below the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 19,410 work in the state.

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