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Travel Nurse Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

Median weekly · Oklahoma City
$2,315
+$238/wk vs the Oklahoma median · range $1,816–$2,682
Pay after Oklahoma City rent / mo
≈ $8,904/mo
$2,315/wk × 4.33 − $1,120 typical 2-BR rent. Before taxes. (HUD FMR FY2026.)
State income tax
up to 4.5% (graduated)
Specialties in demand

Specialties in demand across Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City draws openings from across the state as its main hub, so the specialty board stays broad week to week, and the open unit drives the rate more than the system that posts it. Expect the full set of inpatient and procedural lines. Filter by specialty to see live Oklahoma City pay.

Labor and Delivery Oncology PCU Inpatient Rehab ER Operating Room
Specialties with open contracts in this metro. Tap any for current openings. Rates vary by facility, shift, and start date.
What the number includes

An OKC weekly rate, piece by piece

In Oklahoma City, very low rent is what gives a mid-range headline real margin. A two-bedroom near $1,227 runs about 26% below the national norm, so the housing stipend goes most of the way on its own. The hourly base and meal stipend make up the remainder, but here low rent does the lifting.

Hourly base, the wage portion of the rate Housing stipend, a weekly housing allowance Meals & incidentals, a daily meals allowance
The exact split varies by contract and location.
Oklahoma City context

What an Oklahoma City rate is worth after rent and tax

Oklahoma City's hospital systems post more openings than anywhere else in Oklahoma, so the slate refreshes most weeks. Cost is the draw: living costs run below the national average and rent about 26% below it, a two-bedroom near $1,227, so a mid-range rate keeps a real margin after housing.

Oklahoma's tax and license rules are travel-friendly. The state income tax is a low graduated scale topping out at 4.5%, so the bite is modest. A multistate compact license is the only credential Oklahoma City work requires; endorsement for single-state nurses runs about six to eight weeks and around $85. The Oklahoma RN licensing guide lays out the requirements.

up to 4.5% (graduated)
State income tax
Factored into take-home; travel stipends are typically tax-free.
Compact ✓
Start on your license
Multistate license? No new application. Single-state: ~6-8 Weeks by endorsement.
9.34 /1k
RN per 1,000 residents
Below the national 9.92, so the market is structurally under-supplied, which keeps demand high.
Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~13% by 2038
HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Sustained demand keeps contracts open.
Sources: HUD FMR FY2026 (2-BR rent), BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 (cost of living), NCSBN; Oklahoma Board of Nursing (license status), Tax Foundation; OK Tax Commission (state tax); all Oklahoma City, OK. General information.
Live openings

Live Oklahoma City assignments

Rent about a quarter under the national norm gives a mid-range Oklahoma City rate real margin. Open a listing below for its specialty and shift, and compare against Tulsa once rent is in.

CVICU · Oklahoma City, OK
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CVPICU · Oklahoma City, OK
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CVPICU · Oklahoma City, OK
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PICU · Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma City salary questions

Straight answers on Oklahoma City pay

What can I expect for a travel nurse salary in Oklahoma City, OK?
Oklahoma City's strength is what a weekly rate becomes after costs: very low rent leaves a real margin once housing is paid. The live median and range are in the live pay section above.
Which OKC units lead the pay range?
OKC's academic and children's-hospital depth keeps its acute lines in front. Cardiac, ER, ICU, OR, and Labor and Delivery contracts lead the Oklahoma City range, Med Surg runs lower, and off-shifts pay a premium. The specialty list above shows which are posting.
Why does an Oklahoma City rate go so far?
Because rent runs about 26% below the national average. Once the stipend covers housing, a low-tax state leaves a wider margin here than in most markets. That margin is where Oklahoma City stands out.
Can I work in Oklahoma City on a compact license?
Yes. As a compact member, Oklahoma recognizes a multistate license for an Oklahoma City assignment with nothing new to file. Coming from a single-state license, endorsement runs about six to eight weeks and $85. The Oklahoma RN licensing guide has the steps.
How much does Oklahoma tax cut into pay?
A light graduated bite. Oklahoma's income tax tops out at 4.5%, so the deduction is on the lighter side. Paired with low rent, the after-tax, after-rent figure tends to hold up well for a traveling nurse.
After costs, how does Oklahoma City pay compare to Tulsa?
They run close. Oklahoma City's $1,227 two-bedroom sits just above Tulsa's $1,204, so rent barely separates them and pay or shift usually decides it. The side-by-side above puts the two Oklahoma markets next to each other after rent.
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