SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 2 metro areas compared
In Oklahoma the median wage for Social Workers, All Other reaches $101,860 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Oklahoma the median wage for Social Workers, All Other reaches $101,860 a year. That is 41.7% more than the national median of $71,900. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $88,610 and $112,510. The lowest tenth earn under $77,250, while the highest tenth earn more than $119,120.
The area has 320 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.47 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Oklahoma ranks 6th by median wage. Oklahoma City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $102,560. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 70th of 710 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,250 | +7.4% |
| 25th | $88,610 | +23.2% |
| Median (50th) | $101,860 | +41.7% |
| 75th | $112,510 | +56.5% |
| 90th | $119,120 | +65.7% |
| Mean | $98,650 | +37.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $102,560 | 150 | |
| 2 | Tulsa | $101,860 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $101,860 goes as far as $116,014 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 61.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,014US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,860 a year, 41.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,250 to $119,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $102,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $101,860, or $48.97 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 $71,900, so pay in Oklahoma is 41.7% higher. 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 earns more than $119,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,250 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 Oklahoma City, at $102,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. 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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