Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Mankato-North Mankato is 60.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Mankato-North Mankato earn an average of $62,150 per year or $29.88 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Health Care Social Workers who work in Mankato-North Mankato is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Mankato-North Mankato is less than 1%.

Rankings for Mankato-North Mankato

  • Ranks #4 in Minnesota for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #132 in the nation for salary and #262 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #422 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Mankato-North Mankato Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,150 or $29.88 per hour which is almost same as Minnesota average salary of $62,740.

AverageMankato-North MankatoMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.88$30.16-0.93%
Annual Salary$62,150$62,740-0.94%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Mankato-North Mankato Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,150 or $29.88 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageMankato-North MankatoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.88$29.96-0.27%
Annual Salary$62,150$62,310-0.26%
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 Mankato-North Mankato earns an average annual salary of $67,342 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $62,740. per year.

Cost-of-living in Mankato-North Mankato is 8% less than the Minnesota average, which means Mankato-North Mankato residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Minnesota average.

  • Minnesota average salary is $62,740.
  • Minnesota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,618.
  • Mankato-North Mankato average salary is $62,150.
  • Mankato-North Mankato cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,342.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Mankato-North Mankato$62,15092.29%$67,342
Minnesota$62,74098.62%$63,618
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 Mankato-North Mankato, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $49,290 and $76,880 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 $77,510, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $43,570, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $43,570
15%2 – 4 years9$43,570 – $49,290
25%5 – 9 years15$49,290 – $61,870
25%10 – 14 years15$61,870 – $76,880
15%15 – 20 years9$61,870 – $77,510
10%20+ years6Above $77,510
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 $62,150, Mankato-North Mankato Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($108,920), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($91,020), School Psychologists ($72,440), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($71,670).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,270), and Social Workers ($56,510).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$108,920
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91,020
School Psychologists$72,440
Marriage and Family Therapists$71,670
Health Care Social Workers$62,150
Social Workers$56,510
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,270
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Mankato-North Mankato Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Mankato-North Mankato is 60.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,150 per year or $29.88 per hour in Mankato-North Mankato.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Mankato-North Mankato Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $67,342 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Mankato-North Mankato are Psychology Teachers($108,920), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($91,020), School Psychologists($72,440).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Minnesota cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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