Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $51,830 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.92
10th percentile $38,290
90th percentile $81,520
Employed locally 660
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,290
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $51,830
    75th
    $70,460
    90th
    $81,520

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 24% 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
    Oklahoma City, OK $59,170
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $57,820
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $52,690

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $43,950
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,800
    Rehabilitation Counselors $29,340
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $44,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Tulsa, OK is $24.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.52 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Tulsa, OK is 23.9% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,290 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.