SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in Oklahoma City, OK is $44,690 a year, 25.9% under the national median of $60,280 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Oklahoma City, OK is $44,690 a year, 25.9% under the national median of $60,280 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $38,300 and $47,980. The lowest tenth earn under $37,610, while the highest tenth earn more than $56,470.
The area has 610 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.05 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Tulsa records the highest median at $44,500. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 402nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,610 | −37.6% |
| 25th | $38,300 | −36.5% |
| Median (50th) | $44,690 | −25.9% |
| 75th | $47,980 | −20.4% |
| 90th | $56,470 | −6.3% |
| Mean | $45,770 | −24.1% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | $44,500 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $44,690 goes as far as $50,900 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,900US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,690 a year, 25.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,610 to $56,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 610 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $44,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median annual wage is $44,690, or $21.49 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,280, so pay in Oklahoma City, OK is 25.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK earns more than $56,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tulsa, at $44,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 610 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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