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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$20.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,172/year ($2,931/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks 48th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 31% below the national average. Of the 1,780 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $43,120 a year — though pay ranges from $35,780 for newcomers to $52,930 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $52,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,780 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $43,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,172 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $43,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,994 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,299 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,655 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,172 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,931 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Oklahoma?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Oklahoma is $43,120 per year ($20.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,820 and $45,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $43,120, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $35,172 per year ($2,931 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 1,780 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Oklahoma in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oklahoma state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oklahoma.