What to Pay a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Tulsa, OK (2026)

Last updated: May 15, 2026 Built for: Total Rewards, Comp, HR Sample: BLS OEWS + disclosed-range postings

Market Median

$78,000

base, annual

Competitive Range

$68K–$90K

25th–75th percentile

YoY Movement

+4.0%

trailing 12 months

Days to Fill

~36

Tulsa metro average

To hire a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Tulsa at market, plan on a base salary range of $68,000 to $90,000, with $78,000 as the midpoint. To attract candidates in a market where average time-to-fill runs 36 days, expect to lead at $90K–$103K plus a sign-on bonus, common in skilled nursing settings. Oklahoma does not currently require pay range disclosure in job postings.

How to set your L&D RN pay range in Tulsa

Three pay positions, modeled against current Tulsa market data. Pick the one that matches your comp philosophy and the role's strategic value.

Lag Market

Pay Below Median

$59K–$68K

Workable in non-acute settings with strong non-cash differentiation. Expect longer fill times and turnover ~1.4× the Tulsa average.

Match Market — recommended

Pay at Median

$74K–$82.8K

Default for most Tulsa employers. Competitive enough to fill in ~36 days. A range width of ~30% (min $68,000 to max $90,000) keeps compa-ratio movement smooth across a L&D RN's typical 8–12 year tenure.

Lead Market

Pay Above Median

$85.2K–$103K

Use for hard-to-fill specialties (wound care, IV therapy, bilingual), 24/7 SNF roles, or when speed-to-hire trumps budget. Reduces fill time by 35–45% on average.

L&D RN salary percentile distribution in Tulsa, OK

Where the Tulsa market actually sits for L&D RN base pay.

10th $59K

25th $68K

Median $78K

75th $90K

90th $103K

Most Tulsa employers building a range for this role anchor the midpoint to the market median ($78,000) and set range width at 30–35% — a min of $68,000 and a max of $90,000. This keeps the band wide enough for experience-based progression without concentrating range penetration at the cap.

Oklahoma pay transparency compliance for L&D RN job postings

What you must post when hiring a L&D RN in Oklahoma.

Not required statewide. Oklahoma has no statewide pay transparency law. Posting a range is optional — but roughly half of healthcare employers in the market now disclose ranges voluntarily, and candidates increasingly skip postings without one.

For a L&D RN role in Tulsa, a compliant good-faith range looks like $68,000 to $90,000. No statutory requirement applies, but if you disclose voluntarily, post a good-faith range of $68,000–$90,000 rather than a single number — it screens out misaligned candidates and reduces offer-stage fallout.

Top L&D RN employers in Tulsa — who you're competing against

Top healthcare employers hiring L&D RNs in the Tulsa metro and what they're posting.

Employer	Type	Disclosed Range	Sign-on Bonus
Ascension St. John	Health system	$73K–$92K	Very common ($10K–$18K)
Saint Francis Health System	Health system	$73K–$92K	Very common ($10K–$18K)
Hillcrest Medical Center	Hospital	$70K–$89K	Very common ($10K–$18K)
Oklahoma State University Medical Center	Academic medical center	$73K–$92K	Very common ($10K–$18K)
Children's Hospital at Saint Francis	Pediatric specialty	$73K–$92K	Very common ($10K–$18K)

L&D RN talent supply and hiring difficulty in Tulsa

How hard is it to fill a L&D RN role in Tulsa.

~36

Avg Days to Fill

~624

Active Postings

~3,900

Tulsa L&D RN Workforce

Very tight

Supply : Demand

Tulsa L&D RN market runs perpetually tight — specialty requires 1–2 years of orientation and turnover is unusually low. High-risk perinatal centers command additional premiums.

Skill premiums L&D RN candidates command in Tulsa, OK

Skill / Credential	Pay Premium	Demand Signal
RNC-OB (Inpatient Obstetric)	+7–10%	Standard for L&D
C-EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)	+5–8%	Standard progression
High-risk perinatal experience	+7–11%	Very high — MFM centers
Lactation consultant (IBCLC)	+5–8%	Growing

L&D RN total compensation in Tulsa — what candidates expect beyond base

Total rewards mix for L&D RNs in Tulsa. "Prevalence" reflects share of Tulsa disclosed-range postings including each element.

Component	Typical Value	Prevalence in Tulsa Postings
Base salary	$78,000 (median)	100%
Shift differential	+14–22% premium	~92%
Sign-on bonus	$8K–$16K	~82%
RNC-OB certification pay	+7–10% on base	~72%
On-call pay (some units)	$4–$8/hr standby + 1.5× hourly	~48%
Estimated total comp benchmark	~$97K–$114K	—

Shift differentials and sign-on bonuses are typically table stakes rather than differentiators. Tuition reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge programs is increasingly the lever that wins competitive offers, particularly for early-career candidates.

L&D RN pay by setting in Tulsa — SNF, hospital, clinic, home health

Where the L&D RN range splits by employer type in the Tulsa metro.

Setting	Median	Competitive Range	Hiring Difficulty
Community L&D unit	$75,000	$67K–$86K	Very high
Academic L&D unit	$83,000	$73K–$94K	Very high
High-risk / MFM center	$87,000	$78K–$100K	Very high
Mother-baby / postpartum	$73,000	$66K–$84K	High
Antepartum unit	$76,000	$69K–$87K	High

FAQ: hiring a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Tulsa, OK

How much should I pay a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Tulsa, OK?

Market median is $78,000 for base pay. To match market, set a range with the midpoint at $78,000 — typically $68,000 to $90,000. To lead the market, plan on $90K–$103K base plus a sign-on bonus.

What pay range must I post for a L&D RN job in Oklahoma?

No statewide law requires a posted range in Oklahoma. Disclosing one voluntarily — a good-faith range such as $68,000–$90,000 — is increasingly the market norm and improves application rates.

Is offering $70,000 competitive for a L&D RN in Tulsa?

$70,000 falls below the Tulsa market median of $78,000 — roughly at the 25th–50th percentile locally. Acceptable in SNF or physician office settings where the candidate pool is deeper; below-market for hospital or specialty roles.

What sign-on bonuses are typical for L&D RNs in Tulsa?

Roughly 82% of Tulsa L&D RN postings include a sign-on bonus ($8K–$16K). High-risk perinatal centers offer top-of-market bonuses.

How long does it take to fill a L&D RN role in Tulsa?

Average fill time is approximately 36 days in the Tulsa metro. Roles paid above the 75th percentile ($90K+) fill in roughly 18–22 days. Roles below the 25th percentile ($68K) commonly take 45+ days and have elevated turnover within the first 90 days.

Which employers are we competing against for L&D RN talent in Tulsa?

By Tulsa-metro posting volume: Ascension St. John, Saint Francis Health System, Hillcrest Medical Center, Oklahoma State University Medical Center, Children's Hospital at Saint Francis lead the pack.

How wide should my pay range be for a L&D RN in Tulsa?

A 30–35% range width (min to max) is standard for L&D RN in Tulsa — for example, $68,000 to $90,000. Narrower than 25% compresses progression and creates compa-ratio pressure within 18 months.

Does Oklahoma require L&D RN pay range disclosure for internal postings?

No. Oklahoma has no pay transparency law covering internal or external postings. Note that remote roles open to candidates in states like Colorado or California may still trigger those states' disclosure requirements.

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Data refreshed May 15, 2026. Next scheduled update: August 15, 2026.
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