Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Watertown-Fort Drum is 100.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Watertown-Fort Drum earn an average of $47,570 per year or $22.87 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Health Care Social Workers who work in Watertown-Fort Drum is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Watertown-Fort Drum is less than 1%.

Rankings for Watertown-Fort Drum

  • Ranks #12 in New York for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #464 in the nation for salary and #229 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #285 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Watertown-Fort Drum Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $47,570 or $22.87 per hour which is 22% less than the New York average salary of $61,680.

AverageWatertown-Fort DrumNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.87$29.66-22.89%
Annual Salary$47,570$61,680-22.88%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Watertown-Fort Drum Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $47,570 or $22.87 per hour which is 23% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageWatertown-Fort DrumU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.87$29.96-23.66%
Annual Salary$47,570$62,310-23.66%
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 Watertown-Fort Drum earns an average annual salary of $51,063 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $61,680. per year.

Cost-of-living in Watertown-Fort Drum is 7% less than the New York average, which means Watertown-Fort Drum residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.

  • New York average salary is $61,680.
  • New York cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,966.
  • Watertown-Fort Drum average salary is $47,570.
  • Watertown-Fort Drum cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,063.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Watertown-Fort Drum$47,57093.16%$51,063
New York$61,680110.21%$55,966
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 Watertown-Fort Drum, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $36,900 and $61,850 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 $63,580, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $33,920, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $33,920
15%2 – 4 years15$33,920 – $36,900
25%5 – 9 years25$36,900 – $45,190
25%10 – 14 years25$45,190 – $61,850
15%15 – 20 years15$45,190 – $63,580
10%20+ years10Above $63,580
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 $47,570, Watertown-Fort Drum Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Social Workers ($54,970), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,270).

TitleAnnual Salary
Social Workers$54,970
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,270
Health Care Social Workers$47,570
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Watertown-Fort Drum Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Watertown-Fort Drum is 100.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $47,570 per year or $22.87 per hour in Watertown-Fort Drum.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Watertown-Fort Drum Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $51,063 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Watertown-Fort Drum are Social Workers($54,970), Substance Abuse Counselors($51,270), Health Care Social Workers($47,570).


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