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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$28.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,701/year ($3,892/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,540 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $58,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,701 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,818 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,461 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$2,339 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,701 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,892 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Oklahoma?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Oklahoma is $58,320 per year ($28.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,040 and $62,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $58,320, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $46,701 per year ($3,892 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 11,540 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Oklahoma in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oklahoma state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oklahoma.