Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • Health Care Social Workers in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $53,100 per year or $25.53 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arkansas Health Care Social Workers who work in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #6 in Arkansas for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Arkansas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #363 in the nation for salary and #494 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #466 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arkansas

West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,100 or $25.53 per hour which is 7% less than the Arkansas average salary of $57,650.

AverageWest Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaArkansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.53$27.72-7.90%
Annual Salary$53,100$57,650-7.89%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,100 or $25.53 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageWest Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.53$29.96-14.79%
Annual Salary$53,100$62,310-14.78%
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 West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $62,142 which compares to the Arkansas average annual salary of $57,650. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Arkansas average, which means West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $53,100.
  • West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,142.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area$53,10085.45%$62,142
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 West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,040 and $60,440 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 $62,560, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $37,060
15%2 – 4 years6$37,060 – $47,040
25%5 – 9 years10$47,040 – $48,810
25%10 – 14 years10$48,810 – $60,440
15%15 – 20 years6$48,810 – $62,560
10%20+ years4Above $62,560
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 $53,100, West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($70,640).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,030), and Social Workers ($44,210).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$70,640
Health Care Social Workers$53,100
Social Workers$44,210
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,100 per year or $25.53 per hour in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,142 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($70,640), Health Care Social Workers($53,100), Social Workers($44,210).


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

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