Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Tulsa is 870.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Tulsa earn an average of $51,830 per year or $24.92 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oklahoma Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Tulsa is 24%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Tulsa is less than 1%.

Rankings for Tulsa

  • Ranks #2 in Oklahoma for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Oklahoma for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #200 in the nation for salary and #238 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #59 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oklahoma

Tulsa Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,830 or $24.92 per hour which is 3% more than the Oklahoma average salary of $50,270.

AverageTulsaOklahoma% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.92$24.173.10%
Annual Salary$51,830$50,2703.10%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Tulsa Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,830 or $24.92 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageTulsaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.92$25.72-3.11%
Annual Salary$51,830$53,490-3.10%
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, Substance Abuse Counselors in Tulsa earns an average annual salary of $55,791 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $50,270. 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 $50,270.
  • Oklahoma cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,048.
  • Tulsa average salary is $51,830.
  • Tulsa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,791.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Tulsa$51,83092.90%$55,791
Oklahoma$50,27091.32%$55,048
U.S.$53,490$53,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Tulsa, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,330 and $61,330 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn more than $76,650, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year87Under $29,240
15%2 – 4 years130$29,240 – $37,330
25%5 – 9 years218$37,330 – $48,560
25%10 – 14 years218$48,560 – $61,330
15%15 – 20 years130$48,560 – $76,650
10%20+ years87Above $76,650
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 $51,830, Tulsa Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($80,530), School Psychologists ($73,850), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($64,980), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,950).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,260), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($50,670).

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 Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Tulsa is 870.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,830 per year or $24.92 per hour in Tulsa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Tulsa Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,791 per year or $27 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).


Additional Salary Reports for Substance Abuse Counselors in Oklahoma cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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