Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 130.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $59,610 per year or $28.66 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Health Care Social Workers who work in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #7 in Minnesota for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #178 in the nation for salary and #395 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #243 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,610 or $28.66 per hour which is 4% less than the Minnesota average salary of $62,740.

AverageSouthwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.66$30.16-4.97%
Annual Salary$59,610$62,740-4.99%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,610 or $28.66 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageSouthwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.66$29.96-4.34%
Annual Salary$59,610$62,310-4.33%
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 Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $67,280 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $62,740. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Minnesota average, which means Southwest 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.
  • Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $59,610.
  • Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,280.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$59,61088.60%$67,280
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 Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $49,630 and $63,550 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 $43,410, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $43,410
15%2 – 4 years20$43,410 – $49,630
25%5 – 9 years32$49,630 – $60,630
25%10 – 14 years32$60,630 – $63,550
15%15 – 20 years20$60,630 – $77,510
10%20+ years13Above $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 $59,610, Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($74,060).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,320), Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,050), and Social Workers ($58,080).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$74,060
Health Care Social Workers$59,610
Social Workers$58,080
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,050
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,320
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 130.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,610 per year or $28.66 per hour in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $67,280 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($74,060), Health Care Social Workers($59,610), Social Workers($58,080).


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