Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Alexandria
Compared to Louisiana
Alexandria Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $50,700 or $24.38 per hour which is 7% less than the Louisiana average salary of $55,060.
| Average | Alexandria | Louisiana | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.38 | $26.47 | -7.90% |
| Annual Salary | $50,700 | $55,060 | -7.92% |
Compared to the U.S.
Alexandria Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $50,700 or $24.38 per hour which is 18% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Alexandria | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.38 | $29.96 | -18.62% |
| Annual Salary | $50,700 | $62,310 | -18.63% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Alexandria earns an average annual salary of $55,235 which compares to the Louisiana average annual salary of $55,060. per year.
Cost-of-living in Alexandria is 8% less than the Louisiana average, which means Alexandria residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Louisiana average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $50,700 | 91.79% | $55,235 |
| Louisiana | $55,060 | 92.72% | $59,383 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Alexandria, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $44,450 and $60,110 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 $63,350, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,430, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 8 | Under $38,430 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 12 | $38,430 – $44,450 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 20 | $44,450 – $48,730 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 20 | $48,730 – $60,110 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 12 | $48,730 – $63,350 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 8 | Above $63,350 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($39,960).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $50,700 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $39,960 |
FAQ for Alexandria Health Care Social Workers
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