Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Oklahoma
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Oklahoma earned a median of $59,350 a year ($28.53 an hour) and a mean of $61,990 in May 2025. The median is about level with the U.S. median of $59,350, ranking 29th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $59,350
- Median hourly
- $28.53
- Mean annual
- $61,990
- Jobs on record
- 5,150
Grey needle: U.S. median, $59,350 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Oklahoma compare on pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?
Oklahoma ranks 29th of 52 states and territories. Alaska is highest at $80,770, $21,420 more than the Oklahoma median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 27 | $59,470 | +0% | 2,600 |
| New York | 28 | $59,450 | +0% | 26,770 |
| Oklahoma | 29 | $59,350 | 0% | 5,150 |
| California | 30 | $59,250 | -0% | 75,610 |
| Montana | 31 | $59,000 | -1% | 1,820 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 52 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Oklahoma pay go further after prices?
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the U.S. average, so the $59,350 median buys about what $67,564 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $59,350 U.S. median. On this measure Oklahoma ranks 8th of 51, up from 29th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Oklahoma pay substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors the most?
Enid, OK is highest at $65,360, 10.1% above the Oklahoma median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Enid, OK | $65,360 | 60 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $62,400 | 610 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $60,470 | 580 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $59,660 | 1,970 |
| Tulsa, OK | $58,880 | 1,320 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $56,540 | 120 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $51,790 | 290 |
| Lawton, OK | $45,660 | 80 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Oklahoma is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors work in Oklahoma?
BLS counts 5,150 jobs in Oklahoma, 1.0% of the 491,930 in the U.S. That is the 29th largest count among the 51 states and territories with a published figure. That is 3.0 of every 1,000 jobs in Oklahoma, a location quotient of 0.95: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.95 times its national share, so it is about as concentrated here as in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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