Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Oklahoma

Ranked #51 of 51 · OK

36.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,230 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $43,120
Employment 1,780

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $35,780P25 $37,820 Median $43,120P75 $45,410P90 $52,930

About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Oklahoma earn between $35,780 and $52,930. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Oklahoma
$43,230
U.S. average
$68,030

The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Oklahoma is $43,230, about 36.5% below the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Oklahoma

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Oklahoma City, OK $44,690 $45,770 610
Tulsa, OK $44,500 $44,030 370
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $41,240 $42,400 240
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $36,770 $41,900 170
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $36,360 $37,540 180

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Oklahoma?

The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Oklahoma is $43,120 per year (mean $43,230), and about 80% earn between $35,780 and $52,930.

How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Oklahoma?

Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,230 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Oklahoma a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?

Oklahoma ranks #51 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $43,230 is about 36.5% below the U.S. average of $68,030.

Which metro areas in Oklahoma pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Oklahoma City, OK ($44,690), Tulsa, OK ($44,500), Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area ($41,240), by median annual wage.

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