Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Leominster-Gardner is 200.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Leominster-Gardner earn an average of $58,800 per year or $28.27 per hour.
  • The percentage of Massachusetts Health Care Social Workers who work in Leominster-Gardner is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Leominster-Gardner is less than 1%.

Rankings for Leominster-Gardner

  • Ranks #6 in Massachusetts for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Massachusetts for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #195 in the nation for salary and #19 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #149 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Massachusetts

Leominster-Gardner Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,800 or $28.27 per hour which is 8% less than the Massachusetts average salary of $64,250.

AverageLeominster-GardnerMassachusetts% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.27$30.89-8.48%
Annual Salary$58,800$64,250-8.48%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Leominster-Gardner Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,800 or $28.27 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageLeominster-GardnerU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.27$29.96-5.64%
Annual Salary$58,800$62,310-5.63%
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 Leominster-Gardner earns an average annual salary of $54,089 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $64,250. per year.

Cost-of-living in Leominster-Gardner is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Leominster-Gardner 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.
  • Leominster-Gardner average salary is $58,800.
  • Leominster-Gardner cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,089.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Leominster-Gardner$58,800108.71%$54,089
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 Leominster-Gardner, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $46,290 and $76,040 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 $77,460, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,960, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year20Under $38,960
15%2 – 4 years30$38,960 – $46,290
25%5 – 9 years50$46,290 – $60,540
25%10 – 14 years50$60,540 – $76,040
15%15 – 20 years30$60,540 – $77,460
10%20+ years20Above $77,460
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 $58,800, Leominster-Gardner Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,960), Psychology Teachers ($77,940), and School Psychologists ($75,590).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($52,630), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,170).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$82,960
Psychology Teachers$77,940
School Psychologists$75,590
Health Care Social Workers$58,800
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,170
Social Workers$52,630
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Leominster-Gardner Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Leominster-Gardner is 200.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,800 per year or $28.27 per hour in Leominster-Gardner.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Leominster-Gardner Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,089 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Leominster-Gardner are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($82,960), Psychology Teachers($77,940), School Psychologists($75,590).


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