Social Workers, All Other pay range in Tulsa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,210 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Tulsa earn between $79,830 and $111,130.
- $47K10th
- $80K25th
- $102KMedian
- $111K75th
- $114K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,520 | $7,793 | $44.96 |
| Median | $101,860 | $8,488 | $48.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,830 | $6,652 | $38.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $111,130 | $9,261 | $53.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Tulsa vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Other social workers in Tulsa earn 5% less than the Oklahoma average ($98,650) and 23% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +42% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $93,520 | $101,860 | $46,740 | $114,210 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $98,650 | $101,860 | $77,250 | $119,120 | 320 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Tulsa
On the average salary of $93,520, a single filer in Tulsa takes home about $70,958 a year, or $5,913 a month and $2,729 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tulsa a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tulsa area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.2), so the average $93,520 buys what about $104,827 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Tulsa ($46,670). A typical home costs $253,725, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Oklahoma cities
Tulsa ranks 2nd of 2 Oklahoma metro areas for this job; Oklahoma City pays the most ($102,160).
- Oklahoma City$102,160
- Tulsa$93,520
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Tulsa: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Tulsa?
$44.96 an hour on average, and $48.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Tulsa?
About $70,958 a year ($5,913 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,520.
Do other social workers earn more in Tulsa than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029; area Tulsa, OK (46140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.40, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.40).
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