Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Tulsa is 90.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Tulsa earn an average of $64,980 per year or $31.24 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oklahoma Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Tulsa is 26%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Tulsa is less than 1%.

Rankings for Tulsa

  • Ranks #1 in Oklahoma for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Oklahoma for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #254 in the nation for salary and #238 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #111 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oklahoma

Tulsa Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $64,980 or $31.24 per hour which is 2% less than the Oklahoma average salary of $66,350.

AverageTulsaOklahoma% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.24$31.90-2.07%
Annual Salary$64,980$66,350-2.06%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Tulsa Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $64,980 or $31.24 per hour which is 34% less than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageTulsaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.24$47.90-34.78%
Annual Salary$64,980$99,640-34.79%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Tulsa earns an average annual salary of $69,946 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $66,350. per year.

Cost-of-living in Tulsa is 7% less than the Oklahoma average, which means Tulsa residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oklahoma average.

  • Oklahoma average salary is $66,350.
  • Oklahoma cost-of-living adjusted salary is $72,657.
  • Tulsa average salary is $64,980.
  • Tulsa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $69,946.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Tulsa$64,98092.90%$69,946
Oklahoma$66,35091.32%$72,657
U.S.$99,640$99,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Tulsa, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $31,710 and $77,030 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 $99,830, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $31,710, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $31,710
15%2 – 4 years14$31,710 – $31,710
25%5 – 9 years22$31,710 – $65,400
25%10 – 14 years22$65,400 – $77,030
15%15 – 20 years14$65,400 – $99,830
10%20+ years9Above $99,830
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $64,980, Tulsa Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($80,530), and School Psychologists ($73,850).

However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,260), Marriage and Family Therapists ($50,670), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,830), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,950).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$80,530
School Psychologists$73,850
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$64,980
Health Care Social Workers$54,950
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,830
Marriage and Family Therapists$50,670
Social Workers$47,260
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Tulsa Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Tulsa is 90.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $64,980 per year or $31.24 per hour in Tulsa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Tulsa Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $69,946 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Tulsa are Psychology Teachers($80,530), School Psychologists($73,850), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($64,980).


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