Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $61,650 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $96,550
Employed locally 1,640
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $45,150
    50th (median)
    $61,650
    75th
    $81,900
    90th
    $96,550

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 87% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Enid, OK $64,970
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $62,590
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $62,550
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $59,900
    Oklahoma $58,610
    Tulsa, OK $57,750

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $43,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,070
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,540
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,170
    Marriage and Family Therapists $47,720
    Health Education Specialists $63,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Oklahoma City, OK is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.14 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 4.2% above the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,150.