Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $23,750 -60.5% vs national
Median hourly $11.42
10th percentile $23,750
90th percentile $44,770
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,750
    25th
    $23,750
    50th (median)
    $23,750
    75th
    $40,000
    90th
    $44,770

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Related occupations in Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $43,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,880
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,570
    Healthcare Social Workers $43,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $50,380
    Social and Human Service Assistants $34,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Southwest Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Southwest Oklahoma is $11.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.52 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Oklahoma above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 60.5% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,750 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,750.