Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Jackson
Compared to Mississippi
Jackson Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,830 or $26.36 per hour which is almost same as Mississippi average salary of $54,810.
| Average | Jackson | Mississippi | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.36 | $26.35 | 0.04% |
| Annual Salary | $54,830 | $54,810 | 0.04% |
Compared to the U.S.
Jackson Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,830 or $26.36 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Jackson | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.36 | $29.96 | -12.02% |
| Annual Salary | $54,830 | $62,310 | -12.00% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Jackson earns an average annual salary of $60,834 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $54,810. per year.
Cost-of-living in Jackson is 10% less than the Mississippi average, which means Jackson residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Mississippi average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $54,830 | 90.13% | $60,834 |
| Mississippi | $54,810 | 87.78% | $62,440 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Jackson, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,210 and $62,580 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 $80,090, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $36,770, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 37 | Under $36,770 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 56 | $36,770 – $47,210 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 92 | $47,210 – $50,210 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 92 | $50,210 – $62,580 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 56 | $50,210 – $80,090 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 37 | Above $80,090 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $54,830, Jackson Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,660), Psychology Teachers ($61,250), and School Psychologists ($55,650).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($37,080), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,780).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $79,660 |
| Psychology Teachers | $61,250 |
| School Psychologists | $55,650 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $54,830 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $45,780 |
| Social Workers | $37,080 |
FAQ for Jackson Health Care Social Workers
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