Nursing Assistants salary in Oklahoma — GUPPI −14.2%
What is the wage premium for Nursing Assistants in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma pays $35,930/year for Nursing Assistants (BLS OEWS May 2025) — −14.2% below the national employment-weighted average of $41,878. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): −14.2%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Oklahoma ranks #47 of 51 states for Nursing Assistants pay. National employment-weighted average: $41,878.
How this is calculatedState median
$35,930
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$41,878
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#47
of 51 states
Nursing Assistants — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $49,830 | +19.0% |
| 2 | Washington | $49,180 | +17.4% |
| 3 | New York | $48,590 | +16.0% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $47,870 | +14.3% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $47,700 | +13.9% |
| 6 | California | $47,630 | +13.7% |
| 7 | Colorado | $47,380 | +13.1% |
| 8 | Vermont | $47,130 | +12.5% |
| 9 | Maine | $47,070 | +12.4% |
| 10 | New Jersey | $46,830 | +11.8% |
| 11 | Minnesota | $46,680 | +11.5% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $46,680 | +11.5% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $46,440 | +10.9% |
| 14 | Alaska | $46,370 | +10.7% |
| 15 | Illinois | $45,960 | +9.7% |
| 16 | North Dakota | $45,820 | +9.4% |
| 17 | Nevada | $45,490 | +8.6% |
| 18 | Hawaii | $45,350 | +8.3% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $45,130 | +7.8% |
| 20 | Connecticut | $44,790 | +7.0% |
| 21 | Arizona | $44,780 | +6.9% |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $44,590 | +6.5% |
| 23 | Maryland | $43,240 | +3.3% |
| 24 | Virginia | $43,200 | +3.2% |
| 25 | Delaware | $42,030 | +0.4% |
| 26 | Montana | $40,900 | −2.3% |
| 27 | Nebraska | $40,000 | −4.5% |
| 28 | Utah | $39,840 | −4.9% |
| 29 | Michigan | $39,570 | −5.5% |
| 30 | New Mexico | $39,390 | −5.9% |
| 31 | Iowa | $39,350 | −6.0% |
| 32 | Wyoming | $39,160 | −6.5% |
| 33 | Ohio | $39,010 | −6.8% |
| 34 | South Dakota | $38,800 | −7.4% |
| 35 | Idaho | $38,650 | −7.7% |
| 36 | North Carolina | $38,460 | −8.2% |
| 37 | Kentucky | $38,370 | −8.4% |
| 38 | Indiana | $38,330 | −8.5% |
| 39 | Kansas | $38,010 | −9.2% |
| 40 | Tennessee | $37,990 | −9.3% |
| 41 | Missouri | $37,680 | −10.0% |
| 42 | Georgia | $37,680 | −10.0% |
| 43 | Florida | $37,510 | −10.4% |
| 44 | Texas | $37,500 | −10.5% |
| 45 | South Carolina | $37,220 | −11.1% |
| 46 | West Virginia | $36,720 | −12.3% |
| 47 | Oklahoma ← | $35,930 | −14.2% |
| 48 | Arkansas | $34,430 | −17.8% |
| 49 | Alabama | $34,140 | −18.5% |
| 50 | Mississippi | $31,520 | −24.7% |
| 51 | Louisiana | $30,510 | −27.1% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Nursing Assistants and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Nursing Assistants in Oklahoma: $35,930 per year — 14.2% below the national average.
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BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Nursing Assistants earn in Oklahoma?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Nursing Assistants in Oklahoma is $35,930. This is the midpoint — half of Nursing Assistantss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Oklahoma a high-paying state for Nursing Assistants?
- Oklahoma pays −14.2% below the national employment-weighted average for Nursing Assistants (GUPPI −14.2%). No — employers in Oklahoma pay below the national average for this role.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Nursing Assistants in Oklahoma?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Nursing Assistants in Oklahoma: ($35,930 − $41,878) / $41,878 × 100 = −14.2%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Oklahoma compare to other states for Nursing Assistants salaries?
- Oklahoma ranks #47 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Nursing Assistants, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI −14.2%). Top-ranked state: Oregon (GUPPI +19.0%, median $49,830).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations