Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Rochester
Compared to Minnesota
Rochester Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $65,990 or $31.73 per hour which is 5% more than the Minnesota average salary of $62,740.
| Average | Rochester | Minnesota | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $31.73 | $30.16 | 5.21% |
| Annual Salary | $65,990 | $62,740 | 5.18% |
Compared to the U.S.
Rochester Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $65,990 or $31.73 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Rochester | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $31.73 | $29.96 | 5.91% |
| Annual Salary | $65,990 | $62,310 | 5.91% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Rochester earns an average annual salary of $69,661 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $62,740. per year.
Cost-of-living in Rochester is 5% less than the Minnesota average, which means Rochester residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Minnesota average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $65,990 | 94.73% | $69,661 |
| Minnesota | $62,740 | 98.62% | $63,618 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Rochester, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $60,110 and $77,590 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 $80,740, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $49,040, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 21 | Under $49,040 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 32 | $49,040 – $60,110 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 52 | $60,110 – $61,860 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 52 | $61,860 – $77,590 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 32 | $61,860 – $80,740 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 21 | Above $80,740 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $65,990, Rochester Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,330), Marriage and Family Therapists ($76,280), and School Psychologists ($71,240).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($51,020), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,960).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $101,330 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $76,280 |
| School Psychologists | $71,240 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $65,990 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $54,960 |
| Social Workers | $51,020 |
FAQ for Rochester Health Care Social Workers
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