Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Tulsa is 560.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Tulsa earn an average of $117,170 per year or $56.33 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners who work in Tulsa is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Tulsa is less than 1%.

Rankings for Tulsa

  • Ranks #3 in Oklahoma for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Oklahoma for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #158 in the nation for salary and #238 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #79 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Oklahoma

Tulsa Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $117,170 or $56.33 per hour which is almost same as Oklahoma average salary of $116,650.

AverageTulsaOklahoma% Difference
Hourly Wage$56.33$56.080.45%
Annual Salary$117,170$116,6500.45%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Tulsa Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $117,170 or $56.33 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageTulsaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$56.33$56.75-0.74%
Annual Salary$117,170$118,040-0.74%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Tulsa earns an average annual salary of $126,125 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $116,650. per year.

Cost-of-living in Tulsa is 7% less than the Oklahoma average, which means Tulsa residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oklahoma average.

  • Oklahoma average salary is $116,650.
  • Oklahoma cost-of-living adjusted salary is $127,738.
  • Tulsa average salary is $117,170.
  • Tulsa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $126,125.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Tulsa$117,17092.90%$126,125
Oklahoma$116,65091.32%$127,738
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Tulsa, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $100,230 and $129,510 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $139,470, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $95,970, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year56Under $95,970
15%2 – 4 years84$95,970 – $100,230
25%5 – 9 years140$100,230 – $108,860
25%10 – 14 years140$108,860 – $129,510
15%15 – 20 years84$108,860 – $139,470
10%20+ years56Above $139,470
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $117,170, Tulsa Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($172,720).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($28,760), LPNs ($47,890), Registered Nurses ($68,130), and Nursing Instructors ($70,630).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$172,720
Nurse Practitioners$117,170
Nursing Instructors $70,630
Registered Nurses$68,130
LPNs$47,890
Nursing Assistants$28,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Tulsa Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Tulsa is 560.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $117,170 per year or $56.33 per hour in Tulsa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Tulsa Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $126,125 per year or $61 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Tulsa are Nurse Anesthetists($172,720), Nurse Practitioners($117,170), Nursing Instructors ($70,630).


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