Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Maine
Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,490 or $29.08 per hour which is 2% more than the Maine average salary of $58,900.
| Average | Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area | Maine | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.08 | $28.32 | 2.68% |
| Annual Salary | $60,490 | $58,900 | 2.70% |
Compared to the U.S.
Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,490 or $29.08 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.08 | $29.96 | -2.94% |
| Annual Salary | $60,490 | $62,310 | -2.92% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $65,437 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $58,900. per year.
Cost-of-living in Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maine average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area | $60,490 | 92.44% | $65,437 |
| Maine | $58,900 | 96.78% | $60,860 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $49,730 and $63,550 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 $48,790, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 6 | Under $48,790 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 9 | $48,790 – $49,730 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 15 | $49,730 – $61,860 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 15 | $61,860 – $63,550 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 9 | $61,860 – $77,280 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6 | Above $77,280 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,250), and Social Workers ($57,560).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $60,490 |
| Social Workers | $57,560 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,250 |
FAQ for Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers
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Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data