Oklahoma Counselor Salary Outlook

This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Oklahoma. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.

Average Salary of a Oklahoma Counselor

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $39,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Oklahoma saw a solid number of companies featuring over 281 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Mid Level.

Oklahoma Counselor

In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Counselor $39,000 Bar high
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were State of Oklahoma, Dayspring Community Services, Saint Francis Health System, Oklahoma City Public Schools, and Choctaw Nation offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Additional Salaries by Area

In this section explore additional details on the types of Counselors:

  1. Addiction Counselor
  2. College Counselor
  3. Genetic Counselor
  4. Guidance Counselor
  5. High School Counselor
  6. Marriage Counselor
  7. Mental Health Counselor
  8. Rehabilitation Counselor
  9. School Counselor
  10. Substance Abuse Counselor

Addiction Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Addiction Counselor $38,000 Bar high
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Choctaw Nation, Valley Hope Association, 12 & 12 Inc, and Green Shoe Foundation offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level required.

College Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
College Counselor $54,000 Bar high
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were University of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma, East Central University, Oklahoma State University, and ASTEC Charter Schools offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Genetic Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Genetic Counselor $50,000 Bar high
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were East Central University and Mercy offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level required.

Guidance Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Guidance Counselor $42,000 Bar high
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The Salvation Army, State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., and Youth Villages offering Full-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

High School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
High School Counselor $31,000 Bar high
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Oklahoma State University, Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma, Chickasha Area YMCA, Oklahoma City Public Schools, and Red Rock Behavioral Health Services offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Marriage Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Marriage Counselor $56,000 Bar high
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Youth Villages, St. John Health System, St. John Medical Center, Wilson Psychological Associates, and Cornerstone Behavioral Health & Pediatric Therapies offering Full-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Mental Health Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Mental Health Counselor $38,000 Bar high
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The Salvation Army, YCO, inc, Youth Villages, St. John Health System, and St. John Medical Center offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Rehabilitation Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Rehabilitation Counselor $40,000 Bar high
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of Oklahoma, East Central University, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Comfort Keepers, and CoreCivic offering Full-time and Contract with Entry Level required.

School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
School Counselor $40,000 Bar high
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Oklahoma State University, Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma, YMCA of Greater Tulsa, Oklahoma City Public Schools, and Red Rock Behavioral Health Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Substance Abuse Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Substance Abuse Counselor $38,000 Bar high
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were YCO, inc, Oklahoma State University, Red Rock Behavioral Health Services, CoreCivic, and Mercy offering Full-time, Contract, and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Top Employers of Oklahoma Counselors

According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 281 jobs for Oklahoma Counselors with most employers looking for Mid Level and Entry Level candidates.

Company # Jobs Available*
Oklahoma State University 19 jobs
Dungarvin 16 jobs
The Salvation Army 13 jobs
Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma 10 jobs
Chickasha Area YMCA 10 jobs
State of Oklahoma 6 jobs
Dayspring Community Services 6 jobs
Saint Francis Health System 6 jobs
Oklahoma City Public Schools 6 jobs
Choctaw Nation 6 jobs
YCO, inc 5 jobs
University of Oklahoma 5 jobs
East Central University 4 jobs
St. John Health System 4 jobs
Family & Children’s Services 4 jobs

Top Cities with the Most Job Openings

According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 281 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:

City # Jobs Available*
Oklahoma City, OK 76 jobs
Tulsa, OK 41 jobs
Stillwater, OK 17 jobs
Welling, OK 13 jobs
Bartlesville, OK 5 jobs
Norman, OK 5 jobs
Midwest City, OK 5 jobs
Ponca City, OK 4 jobs
Fort Sill, OK 4 jobs
Ada, OK 4 jobs
Cushing, OK 4 jobs
Durant, OK 4 jobs
Muskogee, OK 3 jobs
Davis, OK 3 jobs

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*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.