Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Dayton
Compared to Ohio
Dayton Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,410 or $28.56 per hour which is 2% more than the Ohio average salary of $58,120.
| Average | Dayton | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.56 | $27.94 | 2.22% |
| Annual Salary | $59,410 | $58,120 | 2.22% |
Compared to the U.S.
Dayton Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $59,410 or $28.56 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Dayton | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.56 | $29.96 | -4.67% |
| Annual Salary | $59,410 | $62,310 | -4.65% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Dayton earns an average annual salary of $67,696 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $58,120. per year.
Cost-of-living in Dayton is 12% less than the Ohio average, which means Dayton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $59,410 | 87.76% | $67,696 |
| Ohio | $58,120 | 91.69% | $63,388 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Dayton, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $49,710 and $62,420 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 $77,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $46,330, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 54 | Under $46,330 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 81 | $46,330 – $49,710 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 135 | $49,710 – $61,690 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 135 | $61,690 – $62,420 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 81 | $61,690 – $77,670 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 54 | Above $77,670 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $59,410, Dayton Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($112,800), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($111,610), Psychology Teachers ($79,680), and School Psychologists ($74,110).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,080), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,930).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $112,800 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $111,610 |
| Psychology Teachers | $79,680 |
| School Psychologists | $74,110 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $59,410 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,930 |
| Social Workers | $49,080 |
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