Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Worcester
Compared to Massachusetts
Worcester Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $65,950 or $31.71 per hour which is 2% more than the Massachusetts average salary of $64,250.
| Average | Worcester | Massachusetts | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $31.71 | $30.89 | 2.65% |
| Annual Salary | $65,950 | $64,250 | 2.65% |
Compared to the U.S.
Worcester Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $65,950 or $31.71 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Worcester | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $31.71 | $29.96 | 5.84% |
| Annual Salary | $65,950 | $62,310 | 5.84% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Worcester earns an average annual salary of $60,666 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $64,250. per year.
Cost-of-living in Worcester is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Worcester residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Massachusetts average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $65,950 | 108.71% | $60,666 |
| Massachusetts | $64,250 | 107.44% | $59,801 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Worcester, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $49,070 and $77,460 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 $98,520, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $39,280, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 102 | Under $39,280 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 153 | $39,280 – $49,070 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 255 | $49,070 – $61,920 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 255 | $61,920 – $77,460 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 153 | $61,920 – $98,520 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 102 | Above $98,520 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $65,950, Worcester Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,090), School Psychologists ($93,130), and Psychology Teachers ($91,780).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,160), Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,500), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($60,880).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $96,090 |
| School Psychologists | $93,130 |
| Psychology Teachers | $91,780 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $65,950 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $60,880 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $54,500 |
| Social Workers | $50,160 |
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