Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Tulsa, OK

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

Median annual salary $39,400 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.94
10th percentile $31,740
90th percentile $53,140
Employed locally 460
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,740
    25th
    $34,990
    50th (median)
    $39,400
    75th
    $48,640
    90th
    $53,140

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,540
    Kokomo, IN $39,590
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $38,110
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,090
    Oklahoma City, OK $37,540
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $37,500

    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
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$44,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Tulsa, OK is $18.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.57 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Tulsa, OK is 12.7% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Tulsa?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,740 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,990.