Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Tulsa
Compared to Oklahoma
Tulsa LPNs earn an average of $47,890 or $23.03 per hour which is 6% more than the Oklahoma average salary of $44,910.
| Average | Tulsa | Oklahoma | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.03 | $21.59 | 6.67% |
| Annual Salary | $47,890 | $44,910 | 6.64% |
Compared to the U.S.
Tulsa LPNs earn an average of $47,890 or $23.03 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.
| Average | Tulsa | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.03 | $24.93 | -7.62% |
| Annual Salary | $47,890 | $51,850 | -7.64% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Tulsa earns an average annual salary of $51,550 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $44,910. 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.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $47,890 | 92.90% | $51,550 |
| Oklahoma | $44,910 | 91.32% | $49,179 |
| U.S. | $51,850 | – | $51,850 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Tulsa, 50% of LPNs earn between $46,460 and $49,940 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of LPNs earn more than $59,850, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.
Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $37,500, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 227 | Under $37,500 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 340 | $37,500 – $46,460 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 568 | $46,460 – $47,710 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 568 | $47,710 – $49,940 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 340 | $47,710 – $59,850 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 227 | Above $59,850 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $47,890, Tulsa LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($172,720), Nurse Practitioners ($117,170), Nursing Instructors ($70,630), and Registered Nurses ($68,130).
However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($28,760).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $172,720 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $117,170 |
| Nursing Instructors | $70,630 |
| Registered Nurses | $68,130 |
| LPNs | $47,890 |
| Nursing Assistants | $28,760 |
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