Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $63,370 per year or $30.46 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Hampshire Health Care Social Workers who work in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in New Hampshire for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in New Hampshire for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #107 in the nation for salary and #71 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #461 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Hampshire

Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $63,370 or $30.46 per hour which is 7% less than the New Hampshire average salary of $68,240.

AverageNorthern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaNew Hampshire% Difference
Hourly Wage$30.46$32.81-7.16%
Annual Salary$63,370$68,240-7.14%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $63,370 or $30.46 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageNorthern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$30.46$29.961.67%
Annual Salary$63,370$62,3101.70%
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 Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $62,917 which compares to the New Hampshire average annual salary of $68,240. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average, which means Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Hampshire average.

  • New Hampshire average salary is $68,240.
  • New Hampshire cost-of-living adjusted salary is $65,799.
  • Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $63,370.
  • Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,917.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area$63,370100.72%$62,917
New Hampshire$68,240103.71%$65,799
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 Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $59,260 and $66,660 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 $77,280, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $47,900, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $47,900
15%2 – 4 years8$47,900 – $59,260
25%5 – 9 years12$59,260 – $62,750
25%10 – 14 years12$62,750 – $66,660
15%15 – 20 years8$62,750 – $77,280
10%20+ years5Above $77,280
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 Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,820), and Social Workers ($54,920).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$63,370
Social Workers$54,920
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,820
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $63,370 per year or $30.46 per hour in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,917 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($63,370), Social Workers($54,920), Substance Abuse Counselors($42,820).


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

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