Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers is 130.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers earn an average of $61,190 per year or $29.42 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arkansas Health Care Social Workers who work in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers is less than 1%.

Rankings for Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers

  • Ranks #1 in Arkansas for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Arkansas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #148 in the nation for salary and #225 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #238 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arkansas

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,190 or $29.42 per hour which is 6% more than the Arkansas average salary of $57,650.

AverageFayetteville-Springdale-RogersArkansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.42$27.726.13%
Annual Salary$61,190$57,6506.14%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,190 or $29.42 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageFayetteville-Springdale-RogersU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.42$29.96-1.80%
Annual Salary$61,190$62,310-1.80%
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 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers earns an average annual salary of $65,598 which compares to the Arkansas average annual salary of $57,650. per year.

Cost-of-living in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers is 7% less than the Arkansas average, which means Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arkansas average.

  • Arkansas average salary is $57,650.
  • Arkansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,645.
  • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers average salary is $61,190.
  • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers cost-of-living adjusted salary is $65,598.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$61,19093.28%$65,598
Arkansas$57,65089.18%$64,645
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 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $48,890 and $65,770 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 $77,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,550, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $38,550
15%2 – 4 years20$38,550 – $48,890
25%5 – 9 years32$48,890 – $60,500
25%10 – 14 years32$60,500 – $65,770
15%15 – 20 years20$60,500 – $77,670
10%20+ years13Above $77,670
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 $61,190, Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($84,750), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($74,550).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,430), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,280).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$84,750
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,550
Health Care Social Workers$61,190
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,280
Social Workers$43,430
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers is 130.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,190 per year or $29.42 per hour in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $65,598 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers are School Psychologists($84,750), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($74,550), Health Care Social Workers($61,190).


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