Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area is 100.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $53,640 per year or $25.79 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arizona Health Care Social Workers who work in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #8 in Arizona for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Arizona for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #345 in the nation for salary and #521 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #296 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arizona

Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,640 or $25.79 per hour which is 11% less than the Arizona average salary of $60,790.

AverageArizona Nonmetropolitan AreaArizona% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.79$29.23-11.77%
Annual Salary$53,640$60,790-11.76%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,640 or $25.79 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageArizona Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.79$29.96-13.92%
Annual Salary$53,640$62,310-13.91%
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 Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $66,975 which compares to the Arizona average annual salary of $60,790. per year.

Cost-of-living in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area is 20% less than the Arizona average, which means Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arizona average.

  • Arizona average salary is $60,790.
  • Arizona cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,361.
  • Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $53,640.
  • Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $66,975.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area$53,64080.09%$66,975
Arizona$60,79099.07%$61,361
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 Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $38,530 and $61,690 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 $77,280, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $30,630, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $30,630
15%2 – 4 years15$30,630 – $38,530
25%5 – 9 years25$38,530 – $57,820
25%10 – 14 years25$57,820 – $61,690
15%15 – 20 years15$57,820 – $77,280
10%20+ years10Above $77,280
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 $53,640, Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($69,180), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,850).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,990).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$69,180
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,850
Health Care Social Workers$53,640
Social Workers$41,990
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area is 100.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,640 per year or $25.79 per hour in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $66,975 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($69,180), Substance Abuse Counselors($55,850), Health Care Social Workers($53,640).


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

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