Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 200.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $60,800 per year or $29.23 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Health Care Social Workers who work in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #5 in Minnesota for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #155 in the nation for salary and #396 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #156 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,800 or $29.23 per hour which is 3% less than the Minnesota average salary of $62,740.

AverageNorthwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.23$30.16-3.08%
Annual Salary$60,800$62,740-3.09%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,800 or $29.23 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageNorthwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.23$29.96-2.44%
Annual Salary$60,800$62,310-2.42%
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 Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $68,623 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $62,740. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Minnesota average, which means Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $60,800.
  • Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $68,623.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$60,80088.60%$68,623
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 Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $49,710 and $63,580 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 $77,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $45,930, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year20Under $45,930
15%2 – 4 years30$45,930 – $49,710
25%5 – 9 years50$49,710 – $60,630
25%10 – 14 years50$60,630 – $63,580
15%15 – 20 years30$60,630 – $77,390
10%20+ years20Above $77,390
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 $60,800, Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,580), School Psychologists ($74,480), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($61,550).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,100), and Social Workers ($59,050).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,580
School Psychologists$74,480
Marriage and Family Therapists$61,550
Health Care Social Workers$60,800
Social Workers$59,050
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,100
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 200.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,800 per year or $29.23 per hour in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $68,623 per year or $33 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($75,580), School Psychologists($74,480), Marriage and Family Therapists($61,550).


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