Salary Report for Oklahoma Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Oklahoma is 340.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Oklahoma earn an average of $66,350 per year or $31.90 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Oklahoma is 1%.

Oklahoma Rankings

  • Oklahoma ranks #50 in the U.S. for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary and #44 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Oklahoma ranks #33 in the U.S. for the total number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed.

Compare Oklahoma to U.S.

Oklahoma Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $66,350 which is 33% less than the national average salary of $99,640.

TypeOklahomaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$31.90$47.90-33.40%
Average Annual Salary$66,350$99,640-33.41%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Oklahoma, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $50,200 and $75,880 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn more than $98,030, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $31,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year34Under $31,240
15%2 – 4 years51$31,240 – $50,200
25%5 – 9 years85$50,200 – $59,710
25%10 – 14 years85$59,710 – $75,880
15%15 – 20 years51$59,710 – $98,030
10%20+ years34Above $98,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Oklahoma psychologists earn about $72,657 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $99,640.

Cost-of-living in Oklahoma is 9% less than the national average, which means Oklahoma residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $99,640.
  • Average Oklahoma Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary is $66,350.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Oklahoma Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average salary of $72,657.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $66,350, Oklahoma Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,210), and School Psychologists ($66,820).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,580), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,270), Health Care Social Workers ($52,820), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,210), and Psychology Teachers ($60,930).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$92,210
School Psychologists$66,820
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$66,350
Psychology Teachers$60,930
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,210
Health Care Social Workers$52,820
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,270
Social Workers$43,580
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Oklahoma Cities

The average salary for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Oklahoma is $66,350. The top cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the most are Tulsa ($64,980) and Oklahoma City ($63,160).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Clinical and Counseling Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Tulsa ($69,946) and Oklahoma City ($67,356).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary will have in that area.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Tulsa$64,980$69,946$4,966
Oklahoma City$63,160$67,356$4,196
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Oklahoma Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Oklahoma Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $31,240 and $98,030 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 340 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists employed in Oklahoma which is about 1% of the U.S. total.

Forensic Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in Oklahoma with an average annual wage of $92,210.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $31,240 a year in Oklahoma

The most Clinical and Counseling Psychologists work in the Oklahoma City area where 150 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Oklahoma earn 72,657 per year, while the average across the United States earns $99,640.

By 0, Oklahoma will need 0 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists. A less than 5 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists will need to enter into the Oklahoma work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Oklahoma City

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $63,160
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $67,356
Hourly Wage: $30.36
Currently Employed: 150
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.77
Oklahoma City Salary Report

Tulsa

Average Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary: $64,980
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $69,946
Hourly Wage: $31
Currently Employed: 90
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.90
Tulsa Salary Report

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