Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Oklahoma
Rehabilitation Counselors in Oklahoma make a median of $30,070 a year, or about $14.46 an hour. The range runs from $26K at the entry level to $53K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Oklahoma. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $30K get you in Oklahoma?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oklahoma
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $53K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary by metro in Oklahoma
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $41K | +36% | 60 |
| Oklahoma City | $36K | +19% | 410 |
| Enid | $29K | -2% | 30 |
| Tulsa | $29K | -2% | 670 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Oklahoma?
The median is $30,070 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,850, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $52,580. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $30K enough to live in Oklahoma?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,105/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,081/month, which eats 51.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a rehabilitation counselors salary go in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median rehabilitation counselors salary is worth about $34,381 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do rehabilitation counselors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.