Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Tulsa
Compared to Oklahoma
Tulsa Social Workers earn an average of $47,260 or $22.72 per hour which is 8% more than the Oklahoma average salary of $43,580.
| Average | Tulsa | Oklahoma | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.72 | $20.95 | 8.45% |
| Annual Salary | $47,260 | $43,580 | 8.44% |
Compared to the U.S.
Tulsa Social Workers earn an average of $47,260 or $22.72 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Tulsa | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.72 | $26.39 | -13.91% |
| Annual Salary | $47,260 | $54,880 | -13.88% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Tulsa earns an average annual salary of $50,872 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $43,580. 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.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $47,260 | 92.90% | $50,872 |
| Oklahoma | $43,580 | 91.32% | $47,722 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Tulsa, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,200 and $59,360 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $75,000, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,690, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 72 | Under $30,690 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 108 | $30,690 – $37,200 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 180 | $37,200 – $46,640 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 180 | $46,640 – $59,360 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 108 | $46,640 – $75,000 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 72 | Above $75,000 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $47,260, Tulsa Social Workers tend to earn less than 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), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($50,670).
| Title | Annual 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 |
FAQ for Tulsa Social Workers
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