Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Tulsa, OK

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

Median annual salary $29,340 -36.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.11
10th percentile $26,020
90th percentile $38,260
Employed locally 670
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,020
    25th
    $29,340
    50th (median)
    $29,340
    75th
    $35,520
    90th
    $38,260

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 43% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Rehabilitation Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Alaska $82,400
    District of Columbia $74,410
    Reno, NV $73,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,740
    Johnstown, PA $69,080

    Nearby metros — Rehabilitation Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $56,520
    Roanoke, VA $47,620
    Lawton, OK $40,960
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $40,680
    Oklahoma City, OK $35,850
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $34,320

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers $51,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $44,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Tulsa, OK is $14.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.36 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Tulsa, OK is 36.4% below the national median of $46,110. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rehabilitation Counselors in Tulsa?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $26,020 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,340.