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School Counselor Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$25.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,938/year ($3,495/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,830 School Counselor jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median School Counselor salary of $52,040 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 $41,938 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $52,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,065 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,981 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$2,056 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,938 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,495 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Oklahoma?
- The median School Counselor salary in Oklahoma is $52,040 per year ($25.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,980 and $64,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $52,040, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $41,938 per year ($3,495 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 4,830 School Counselor 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.