2023 Salary Report for Social Workers in Oklahoma

Salary Report for Oklahoma Social Workers

Oklahoma Rankings

Compare Oklahoma to U.S.

Oklahoma Social Workers earn an average of $43,580 which is 20% less than the national average salary of $54,880.

Type	Oklahoma	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$20.95	$26.39	-20.61%
Average Annual Salary	$43,580	$54,880	-20.59%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Oklahoma, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,200 and $47,820 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $56,050, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	586	Under $36,750
15%	2 – 4 years	879	$36,750 – $37,200
25%	5 – 9 years	1,465	$37,200 – $41,870
25%	10 – 14 years	1,465	$41,870 – $47,820
15%	15 – 20 years	879	$41,870 – $56,050
10%	20+ years	586	Above $56,050

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Oklahoma psychologists earn about $47,722 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $54,880.

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.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $43,580, Oklahoma Social Workers tend to earn less than 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), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,270).

Title	Annual 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

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Oklahoma the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (5,930), Substance Abuse Counselors (5,160) and Health Care Social Workers (2,700).

The three professions in Oklahoma needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (24.9%), Health Care Social Workers (14.9%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (13.5%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	6,380	5,930	-7.1%	520
Substance Abuse Counselors	4,130	5,160	24.9%	530
Health Care Social Workers	2,350	2,700	14.9%	270
Marriage and Family Therapists	740	840	13.5%	80
Forensic Psychologists	390	390	0%	30
Psychology Teachers	310	330	6.5%	30

Salaries Ranked by Oklahoma Cities

The average salary for Social Workers in Oklahoma is $43,580. The top cities that pay Social Workers the most are Tulsa ($47,260), Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area ($44,180) and Oklahoma City ($43,490).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Tulsa ($50,872), Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area ($50,747) and Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area ($49,001).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Social Workers 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 Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Tulsa	$47,260	$50,872	$3,612
Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area	$44,180	$50,747	$6,567
Oklahoma City	$43,490	$46,379	$2,889
Lawton	$43,400	$47,866	$4,466
Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area	$42,660	$49,001	$6,341
Northeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area	$42,230	$48,507	$6,277
Enid	$39,250	$44,022	$4,772
Northwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area	$38,390	$44,096	$5,706

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