Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 410.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $53,420 per year or $25.69 per hour.
  • The percentage of Kansas Health Care Social Workers who work in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 27%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in Kansas for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Kansas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #351 in the nation for salary and #443 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #72 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Kansas

Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,420 or $25.69 per hour which is 10% less than the Kansas average salary of $59,940.

AverageKansas Nonmetropolitan AreaKansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.69$28.82-10.86%
Annual Salary$53,420$59,940-10.88%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,420 or $25.69 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageKansas Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.69$29.96-14.25%
Annual Salary$53,420$62,310-14.27%
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 Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $61,093 which compares to the Kansas average annual salary of $59,940. per year.

Cost-of-living in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the Kansas average, which means Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Kansas average.

  • Kansas average salary is $59,940.
  • Kansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,898.
  • Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $53,420.
  • Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,093.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area$53,42087.44%$61,093
Kansas$59,94092.36%$64,898
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 Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $37,090 and $61,510 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 $76,560, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $29,650, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year41Under $29,650
15%2 – 4 years62$29,650 – $37,090
25%5 – 9 years102$37,090 – $48,730
25%10 – 14 years102$48,730 – $61,510
15%15 – 20 years62$48,730 – $76,560
10%20+ years41Above $76,560
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 $53,420, Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($68,380), School Psychologists ($66,960), and Psychology Teachers ($56,090).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($42,280), Social Workers ($44,200), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,050).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$68,380
School Psychologists$66,960
Psychology Teachers$56,090
Health Care Social Workers$53,420
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,050
Social Workers$44,200
Marriage and Family Therapists$42,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 410.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,420 per year or $25.69 per hour in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,093 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($68,380), School Psychologists($66,960), Psychology Teachers($56,090).


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

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