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Social Worker Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$21.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,802/year ($2,983/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,500 Social Worker jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Social Worker salary of $43,950 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 $35,802 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $43,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,094 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,362 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,692 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,802 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,983 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oklahoma paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Oklahoma?
- The median Social Worker salary in Oklahoma is $43,950 per year ($21.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,250 and $52,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $43,950, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $35,802 per year ($2,983 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 6,500 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.