Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area is 80.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $62,000 per year or $29.81 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nevada Health Care Social Workers who work in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in Nevada for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Nevada for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #139 in the nation for salary and #241 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #340 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Nevada

Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,000 or $29.81 per hour which is 5% less than the Nevada average salary of $65,530.

AverageNevada Nonmetropolitan AreaNevada% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.81$31.51-5.40%
Annual Salary$62,000$65,530-5.39%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,000 or $29.81 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageNevada Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.81$29.96-0.50%
Annual Salary$62,000$62,310-0.50%
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 Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $66,861 which compares to the Nevada average annual salary of $65,530. per year.

Cost-of-living in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area is 7% less than the Nevada average, which means Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nevada average.

  • Nevada average salary is $65,530.
  • Nevada cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,515.
  • Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $62,000.
  • Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $66,861.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area$62,00092.73%$66,861
Nevada$65,53097.06%$67,515
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 Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $38,670 and $76,820 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 $98,250, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,670, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $38,670
15%2 – 4 years12$38,670 – $38,670
25%5 – 9 years20$38,670 – $49,040
25%10 – 14 years20$49,040 – $76,820
15%15 – 20 years12$49,040 – $98,250
10%20+ years8Above $98,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($52,270), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,490).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$62,000
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,490
Social Workers$52,270
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area is 80.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,000 per year or $29.81 per hour in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $66,861 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($62,000), Substance Abuse Counselors($56,490), Social Workers($52,270).


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

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data