Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Dothan is 110.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Dothan earn an average of $46,700 per year or $22.45 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alabama Health Care Social Workers who work in Dothan is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Dothan is less than 1%.

Rankings for Dothan

  • Ranks #14 in Alabama for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Alabama for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #472 in the nation for salary and #449 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #276 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Alabama

Dothan Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $46,700 or $22.45 per hour which is 7% less than the Alabama average salary of $50,450.

AverageDothanAlabama% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.45$24.26-7.46%
Annual Salary$46,700$50,450-7.43%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Dothan Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $46,700 or $22.45 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageDothanU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.45$29.96-25.07%
Annual Salary$46,700$62,310-25.05%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Dothan earns an average annual salary of $53,488 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $50,450. per year.

Cost-of-living in Dothan is 13% less than the Alabama average, which means Dothan residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alabama average.

  • Alabama average salary is $50,450.
  • Alabama cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,527.
  • Dothan average salary is $46,700.
  • Dothan cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,488.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Dothan$46,70087.31%$53,488
Alabama$50,45089.25%$56,527
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Dothan, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $39,030 and $49,290 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $58,930, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $34,760, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $34,760
15%2 – 4 years16$34,760 – $39,030
25%5 – 9 years28$39,030 – $46,880
25%10 – 14 years28$46,880 – $49,290
15%15 – 20 years16$46,880 – $58,930
10%20+ years11Above $58,930
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,790), and Social Workers ($43,330).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$46,700
Social Workers$43,330
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,790
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Dothan Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Dothan is 110.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $46,700 per year or $22.45 per hour in Dothan.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Dothan Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,488 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Dothan are Health Care Social Workers($46,700), Social Workers($43,330), Substance Abuse Counselors($41,790).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Alabama cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data