Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Anchorage is 120.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Anchorage earn an average of $60,160 per year or $28.93 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alaska Health Care Social Workers who work in Anchorage is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Anchorage is less than 1%.

Rankings for Anchorage

  • Ranks #2 in Alaska for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Alaska for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #163 in the nation for salary and #37 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #259 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Alaska

Anchorage Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,160 or $28.93 per hour which is almost same as Alaska average salary of $60,320.

AverageAnchorageAlaska% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.93$29-0.24%
Annual Salary$60,160$60,320-0.27%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Anchorage Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,160 or $28.93 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageAnchorageU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.93$29.96-3.44%
Annual Salary$60,160$62,310-3.45%
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 Anchorage earns an average annual salary of $57,691 which compares to the Alaska average annual salary of $60,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in Anchorage is 4% higher than the Alaska average, which means Anchorage 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.
  • Anchorage average salary is $60,160.
  • Anchorage cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,691.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Anchorage$60,160104.28%$57,691
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 Anchorage, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $39,190 and $79,310 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 $99,420, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $39,190, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $39,190
15%2 – 4 years18$39,190 – $39,190
25%5 – 9 years30$39,190 – $49,940
25%10 – 14 years30$49,940 – $79,310
15%15 – 20 years18$49,940 – $99,420
10%20+ years12Above $99,420
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 $60,160, Anchorage Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($92,390), Substance Abuse Counselors ($65,510), and Social Workers ($64,260).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$92,390
Substance Abuse Counselors$65,510
Social Workers$64,260
Health Care Social Workers$60,160
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Anchorage Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Anchorage is 120.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,160 per year or $28.93 per hour in Anchorage.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Anchorage Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,691 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Anchorage are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($92,390), Substance Abuse Counselors($65,510), Social Workers($64,260).

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