Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Montgomery
Compared to Alabama
Montgomery Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,920 or $24.00 per hour which is 1% less than the Alabama average salary of $50,450.
| Average | Montgomery | Alabama | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24 | $24.26 | -1.07% |
| Annual Salary | $49,920 | $50,450 | -1.05% |
Compared to the U.S.
Montgomery Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,920 or $24.00 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Montgomery | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24 | $29.96 | -19.89% |
| Annual Salary | $49,920 | $62,310 | -19.88% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Montgomery earns an average annual salary of $55,099 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $50,450. per year.
Cost-of-living in Montgomery is 9% less than the Alabama average, which means Montgomery residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alabama average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $49,920 | 90.60% | $55,099 |
| Alabama | $50,450 | 89.25% | $56,527 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Montgomery, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $39,380 and $61,050 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 $30,820, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 19 | Under $30,820 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 28 | $30,820 – $39,380 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 48 | $39,380 – $48,880 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 48 | $48,880 – $61,050 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 28 | $48,880 – $62,520 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 19 | Above $62,520 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $49,920, Montgomery Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,090), and Social Workers ($50,060).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($42,460), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,140).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $73,090 |
| Social Workers | $50,060 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $49,920 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,140 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $42,460 |
FAQ for Montgomery Health Care Social Workers
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