Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $59,170 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.45
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $90,320
Employed locally 720
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $44,390
    50th (median)
    $59,170
    75th
    $72,400
    90th
    $90,320

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 84% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $66,430
    Kokomo, IN $63,000
    Roanoke, VA $60,710
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $57,820
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $52,690
    Tulsa, OK $51,830

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $43,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,070
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,650
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,540
    Marriage and Family Therapists $47,720
    Health Education Specialists $63,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Oklahoma City, OK is $28.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.83 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 13.1% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,390.