Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Oklahoma
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Oklahoma have a median of $58,320 a year, below the national $64,400 (−9%); the state ranks 45th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 28% more than the median across all occupations in Oklahoma ($45,600). Among neighbouring states, Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Missouri and New Mexico pay more (up to $73,880 in Colorado) and Arkansas pays less (down to $56,620 in Arkansas). Oklahoma employs 11,540 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 6.76 per 1,000 jobs, the 19th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.62 means the occupation is more concentrated in Oklahoma than nationally.
Oklahoma vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oklahoma | Hourly | $21.85 | $24.06 | $28.04 | $29.84 | $31.93 | $27.31 | 11,540 | 6.76 | 1.62 |
| Annual | $45,440 | $50,040 | $58,320 | $62,060 | $66,410 | $56,800 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.91 | $28.37 | $30.96 | $36.55 | $40.12 | $32.24 | 648,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,740 | $59,000 | $64,400 | $76,030 | $83,440 | $67,050 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 45th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 19th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.62
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.76
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oklahoma's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Oklahoma
5 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oklahoma publish a row for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $28.78 | $59,860 | $39,200 | $68,200 | 3,790 | 5.60 | 1.34 |
| Tulsa, OK | $28.76 | $59,820 | $48,980 | $71,960 | 2,370 | 5.17 | 1.24 |
| Enid, OK | $28.51 | $59,300 | $47,520 | $63,010 | 120 | 5.26 | 1.26 |
| Lawton, OK | $27.53 | $57,260 | $47,240 | $67,270 | 380 | 8.78 | 2.11 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $26.86 | $55,880 | $47,950 | $61,140 | 960 | 10.06 | 2.41 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $27.76 | $57,750 | $44,850 | $61,710 | 1,450 | 12.28 | 2.95 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $27.39 | $56,970 | $46,830 | $62,790 | 1,880 | 10.11 | 2.42 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $26.18 | $54,460 | $46,010 | $64,300 | 660 | 6.75 | 1.62 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $25.58 | $53,210 | $43,020 | $65,380 | 680 | 11.00 | 2.64 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Oklahoma wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Oklahoma estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.