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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$58,320/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.04/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
11,540
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,391 #32 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Oklahoma, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Oklahoma earn a median of $58,320 per year ($28.04 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $45,440, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $66,410. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $58,320 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $58,320 is worth about $66,391 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #32 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,440
$21.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,320
$28.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$66,410
$31.93/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $58,320 $66,391 —
Colorado $73,880 $71,692 −$15,560
Texas $62,240 $64,127 −$3,920
Kansas $61,760 $68,570 −$3,440
Missouri $61,530 $67,752 −$3,210
New Mexico $59,330 $64,341 −$1,010
Arkansas $56,620 $65,128 +$1,700

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Oklahoma?

Licensed practical nurses in Oklahoma earn a median of $58,320 per year ($28.04 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $58,320, Oklahoma pays 9% below the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 11,540 work in the state.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) salary in other states

Washington · $83,150 Alaska · $80,800 Oregon · $80,470 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110 Arizona · $77,070 Nevada · $76,160 District of Columbia · $75,740 New Jersey · $75,160 Illinois · $75,000

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