Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Tulsa, OK

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

Median annual salary $44,200 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.25
10th percentile $35,790
90th percentile $69,220
Employed locally 440
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,790
    25th
    $35,790
    50th (median)
    $44,200
    75th
    $50,650
    90th
    $69,220

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,990
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $51,990
    Roanoke, VA $49,220
    Oklahoma City, OK $45,130
    Oklahoma $43,190
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,380

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers$51,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Tulsa, OK is $21.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Tulsa, OK is 26.4% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,790 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,790.