Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Barnstable Town is 190.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Barnstable Town earn an average of $64,950 per year or $31.23 per hour.
  • The percentage of Massachusetts Health Care Social Workers who work in Barnstable Town is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Barnstable Town is less than 1%.

Rankings for Barnstable Town

  • Ranks #5 in Massachusetts for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Massachusetts for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #91 in the nation for salary and #20 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #163 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Massachusetts

Barnstable Town Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $64,950 or $31.23 per hour which is 1% more than the Massachusetts average salary of $64,250.

AverageBarnstable TownMassachusetts% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.23$30.891.10%
Annual Salary$64,950$64,2501.09%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Barnstable Town Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $64,950 or $31.23 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageBarnstable TownU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.23$29.964.24%
Annual Salary$64,950$62,3104.24%
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 Barnstable Town earns an average annual salary of $59,746 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $64,250. per year.

Cost-of-living in Barnstable Town is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Barnstable Town residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Massachusetts average.

  • Massachusetts average salary is $64,250.
  • Massachusetts cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,801.
  • Barnstable Town average salary is $64,950.
  • Barnstable Town cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,746.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Barnstable Town$64,950108.71%$59,746
Massachusetts$64,250107.44%$59,801
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 Barnstable Town, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $48,310 and $79,900 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 $98,070, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,970, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year19Under $37,970
15%2 – 4 years28$37,970 – $48,310
25%5 – 9 years48$48,310 – $63,200
25%10 – 14 years48$63,200 – $79,900
15%15 – 20 years28$63,200 – $98,070
10%20+ years19Above $98,070
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 $64,950, Barnstable Town Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($91,560), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($78,080).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($54,390), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($62,660).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$91,560
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$78,080
Health Care Social Workers$64,950
Substance Abuse Counselors$62,660
Social Workers$54,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Barnstable Town Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Barnstable Town is 190.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $64,950 per year or $31.23 per hour in Barnstable Town.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Barnstable Town Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,746 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Barnstable Town are School Psychologists($91,560), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($78,080), Health Care Social Workers($64,950).


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