Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Oklahoma City
Compared to Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Social Workers earn an average of $43,490 or $20.91 per hour which is almost same as Oklahoma average salary of $43,580.
| Average | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.91 | $20.95 | -0.19% |
| Annual Salary | $43,490 | $43,580 | -0.21% |
Compared to the U.S.
Oklahoma City Social Workers earn an average of $43,490 or $20.91 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Oklahoma City | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.91 | $26.39 | -20.77% |
| Annual Salary | $43,490 | $54,880 | -20.75% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Oklahoma City earns an average annual salary of $46,379 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $43,580. per year.
Cost-of-living in Oklahoma City is 6% less than the Oklahoma average, which means Oklahoma City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oklahoma average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $43,490 | 93.77% | $46,379 |
| Oklahoma | $43,580 | 91.32% | $47,722 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Oklahoma City, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,200 and $47,040 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, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,200, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 392 | Under $37,200 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 588 | $37,200 – $37,200 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 980 | $37,200 – $41,870 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 980 | $41,870 – $47,040 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 588 | $41,870 – $56,050 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 392 | Above $56,050 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $43,490, Oklahoma City Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($91,480), School Psychologists ($66,140), Psychology Teachers ($65,010), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($63,160), Marriage and Family Therapists ($61,590), Health Care Social Workers ($54,620), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,090).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $91,480 |
| School Psychologists | $66,140 |
| Psychology Teachers | $65,010 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $63,160 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $61,590 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $54,620 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $51,090 |
| Social Workers | $43,490 |
FAQ for Oklahoma City Social Workers
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