Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Florence-Muscle Shoals is 50.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Florence-Muscle Shoals earn an average of $49,600 per year or $23.85 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alabama Health Care Social Workers who work in Florence-Muscle Shoals is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Florence-Muscle Shoals is less than 1%.

Rankings for Florence-Muscle Shoals

  • Ranks #7 in Alabama for salary and #16 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #16 in Alabama for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #442 in the nation for salary and #519 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #448 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Alabama

Florence-Muscle Shoals Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,600 or $23.85 per hour which is 1% less than the Alabama average salary of $50,450.

AverageFlorence-Muscle ShoalsAlabama% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.85$24.26-1.69%
Annual Salary$49,600$50,450-1.68%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Florence-Muscle Shoals Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,600 or $23.85 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageFlorence-Muscle ShoalsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.85$29.96-20.39%
Annual Salary$49,600$62,310-20.40%
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 Florence-Muscle Shoals earns an average annual salary of $60,180 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $50,450. per year.

Cost-of-living in Florence-Muscle Shoals is 18% less than the Alabama average, which means Florence-Muscle Shoals 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.
  • Florence-Muscle Shoals average salary is $49,600.
  • Florence-Muscle Shoals cost-of-living adjusted salary is $60,180.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Florence-Muscle Shoals$49,60082.42%$60,180
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 Florence-Muscle Shoals, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $38,890 and $60,440 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 $62,520, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $28,320, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $28,320
15%2 – 4 years8$28,320 – $38,890
25%5 – 9 years12$38,890 – $48,870
25%10 – 14 years12$48,870 – $60,440
15%15 – 20 years8$48,870 – $62,520
10%20+ years5Above $62,520
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 ($41,890), and Social Workers ($43,220).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$49,600
Social Workers$43,220
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,890
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Florence-Muscle Shoals Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Florence-Muscle Shoals is 50.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,600 per year or $23.85 per hour in Florence-Muscle Shoals.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Florence-Muscle Shoals Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,180 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Florence-Muscle Shoals are Health Care Social Workers($49,600), Social Workers($43,220), Substance Abuse Counselors($41,890).


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