Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area is 200.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $49,450 per year or $23.78 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oklahoma Health Care Social Workers who work in Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #6 in Oklahoma for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Oklahoma for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #444 in the nation for salary and #453 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #155 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oklahoma

Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,450 or $23.78 per hour which is 6% less than the Oklahoma average salary of $52,820.

AverageNortheast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan AreaOklahoma% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.78$25.39-6.34%
Annual Salary$49,450$52,820-6.38%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,450 or $23.78 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageNortheast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.78$29.96-20.63%
Annual Salary$49,450$62,310-20.64%
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, Health Care Social Workers in Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $56,800 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $52,820. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the Oklahoma average, which means Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oklahoma average.

  • Oklahoma average salary is $52,820.
  • Oklahoma cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,841.
  • Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $49,450.
  • Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,800.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area$49,45087.06%$56,800
Oklahoma$52,82091.32%$57,841
U.S.$62,310–$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $36,770 and $61,400 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $75,350, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $29,390, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year20Under $29,390
15%2 – 4 years30$29,390 – $36,770
25%5 – 9 years50$36,770 – $44,180
25%10 – 14 years50$44,180 – $61,400
15%15 – 20 years30$44,180 – $75,350
10%20+ years20Above $75,350
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 $49,450, Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Marriage and Family Therapists ($53,540), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,470).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,230).

TitleAnnual Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists$53,540
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,470
Health Care Social Workers$49,450
Social Workers$42,230
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area is 200.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,450 per year or $23.78 per hour in Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $56,800 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area are Marriage and Family Therapists($53,540), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,470), Health Care Social Workers($49,450).

Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Oklahoma cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data