Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Columbus
Compared to Ohio
Columbus Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,260 or $28.49 per hour which is 1% more than the Ohio average salary of $58,120.
| Average | Columbus | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.49 | $27.94 | 1.97% |
| Annual Salary | $59,260 | $58,120 | 1.96% |
Compared to the U.S.
Columbus Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,260 or $28.49 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Columbus | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.49 | $29.96 | -4.91% |
| Annual Salary | $59,260 | $62,310 | -4.89% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Columbus earns an average annual salary of $62,889 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $58,120. per year.
Cost-of-living in Columbus is 6% less than the Ohio average, which means Columbus residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $59,260 | 94.23% | $62,889 |
| Ohio | $58,120 | 91.69% | $63,388 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Columbus, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $48,440 and $64,140 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 $77,990, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $41,610, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 131 | Under $41,610 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 196 | $41,610 – $48,440 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 328 | $48,440 – $61,660 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 328 | $61,660 – $64,140 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 196 | $61,660 – $77,990 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 131 | Above $77,990 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $59,260, Columbus Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,540), Forensic Psychologists ($95,100), Psychology Teachers ($93,840), and School Psychologists ($75,760).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,670), Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,770), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,480).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $96,540 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $95,100 |
| Psychology Teachers | $93,840 |
| School Psychologists | $75,760 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $59,260 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $58,480 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $54,770 |
| Social Workers | $48,670 |
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