Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Tulsa is 590.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Tulsa earn an average of $54,950 per year or $26.42 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oklahoma Health Care Social Workers who work in Tulsa is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Tulsa is less than 1%.

Rankings for Tulsa

  • Ranks #1 in Oklahoma for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Oklahoma for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #306 in the nation for salary and #238 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #60 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oklahoma

Tulsa Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,950 or $26.42 per hour which is 4% more than the Oklahoma average salary of $52,820.

AverageTulsaOklahoma% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.42$25.394.06%
Annual Salary$54,950$52,8204.03%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Tulsa Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,950 or $26.42 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageTulsaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.42$29.96-11.82%
Annual Salary$54,950$62,310-11.81%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Tulsa earns an average annual salary of $59,150 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $52,820. per year.

Cost-of-living in Tulsa is 7% less than the Oklahoma average, which means Tulsa residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oklahoma average.

  • Oklahoma average salary is $52,820.
  • Oklahoma cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,841.
  • Tulsa average salary is $54,950.
  • Tulsa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,150.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Tulsa$54,95092.90%$59,150
Oklahoma$52,82091.32%$57,841
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Tulsa, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $40,240 and $63,550 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $81,020, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,190, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year59Under $37,190
15%2 – 4 years88$37,190 – $40,240
25%5 – 9 years148$40,240 – $49,710
25%10 – 14 years148$49,710 – $63,550
15%15 – 20 years88$49,710 – $81,020
10%20+ years59Above $81,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $54,950, Tulsa Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($80,530), School Psychologists ($73,850), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($64,980).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,260), Marriage and Family Therapists ($50,670), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,830).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$80,530
School Psychologists$73,850
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$64,980
Health Care Social Workers$54,950
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,830
Marriage and Family Therapists$50,670
Social Workers$47,260
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Tulsa Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Tulsa is 590.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,950 per year or $26.42 per hour in Tulsa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Tulsa Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,150 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Tulsa are Psychology Teachers($80,530), School Psychologists($73,850), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($64,980).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Oklahoma cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data