Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Mobile is 150.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Mobile earn an average of $52,330 per year or $25.16 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alabama Health Care Social Workers who work in Mobile is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Mobile is less than 1%.

Rankings for Mobile

  • Ranks #2 in Alabama for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Alabama for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #385 in the nation for salary and #370 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #202 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Alabama

Mobile Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $52,330 or $25.16 per hour which is 3% more than the Alabama average salary of $50,450.

AverageMobileAlabama% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.16$24.263.71%
Annual Salary$52,330$50,4503.73%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Mobile Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $52,330 or $25.16 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageMobileU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.16$29.96-16.02%
Annual Salary$52,330$62,310-16.02%
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 Mobile earns an average annual salary of $58,594 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $50,450. per year.

Cost-of-living in Mobile is 11% less than the Alabama average, which means Mobile 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.
  • Mobile average salary is $52,330.
  • Mobile cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,594.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Mobile$52,33089.31%$58,594
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 Mobile, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,310 and $61,860 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 $63,300, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,190, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year15Under $37,190
15%2 – 4 years22$37,190 – $47,310
25%5 – 9 years38$47,310 – $49,630
25%10 – 14 years38$49,630 – $61,860
15%15 – 20 years22$49,630 – $63,300
10%20+ years15Above $63,300
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $52,330, Mobile Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($75,550).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,650), and Social Workers ($45,890).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$75,550
Health Care Social Workers$52,330
Social Workers$45,890
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,650
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Mobile Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Mobile is 150.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $52,330 per year or $25.16 per hour in Mobile.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Mobile Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,594 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Mobile are Psychology Teachers($75,550), Health Care Social Workers($52,330), Social Workers($45,890).


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