Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area is 120.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $61,220 per year or $29.43 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alaska Health Care Social Workers who work in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in Alaska for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Alaska for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #146 in the nation for salary and #65 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #247 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Alaska

Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,220 or $29.43 per hour which is 1% more than the Alaska average salary of $60,320.

AverageAlaska Nonmetropolitan AreaAlaska% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.43$291.48%
Annual Salary$61,220$60,3201.49%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,220 or $29.43 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageAlaska Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.43$29.96-1.77%
Annual Salary$61,220$62,310-1.75%
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 Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $60,608 which compares to the Alaska average annual salary of $60,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area is 1% higher than the Alaska average, which means Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alaska average.

  • Alaska average salary is $60,320.
  • Alaska cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,427.
  • Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $61,220.
  • Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $60,608.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area$61,220101.01%$60,608
Alaska$60,320103.24%$58,427
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 Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $49,940 and $76,490 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 $81,440, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,550, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $37,550
15%2 – 4 years18$37,550 – $49,940
25%5 – 9 years30$49,940 – $60,670
25%10 – 14 years30$60,670 – $76,490
15%15 – 20 years18$60,670 – $81,440
10%20+ years12Above $81,440
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 $61,220, Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Substance Abuse Counselors ($67,530).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($58,550).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$67,530
Health Care Social Workers$61,220
Social Workers$58,550
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area is 120.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,220 per year or $29.43 per hour in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,608 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area are Substance Abuse Counselors($67,530), Health Care Social Workers($61,220), Social Workers($58,550).


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

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