Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Eugene
Compared to Oregon
Eugene Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $78,320 or $37.65 per hour which is 1% less than the Oregon average salary of $79,870.
| Average | Eugene | Oregon | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $37.65 | $38.40 | -1.95% |
| Annual Salary | $78,320 | $79,870 | -1.94% |
Compared to the U.S.
Eugene Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $78,320 or $37.65 per hour which is 25% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Eugene | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $37.65 | $29.96 | 25.67% |
| Annual Salary | $78,320 | $62,310 | 25.69% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Eugene earns an average annual salary of $78,406 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $79,870. per year.
Cost-of-living in Eugene is 0% less than the Oregon average, which means Eugene residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oregon average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | $78,320 | 99.89% | $78,406 |
| Oregon | $79,870 | 102.62% | $77,831 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Eugene, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $63,550 and $81,020 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 $103,320, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $58,870, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 18 | Under $58,870 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 27 | $58,870 – $63,550 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 45 | $63,550 – $81,010 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 45 | $81,010 – $81,020 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 27 | $81,010 – $103,320 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 18 | Above $103,320 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $78,320, Eugene Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($125,070), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($110,330), and School Psychologists ($86,400).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($57,540), Marriage and Family Therapists ($57,980), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,300).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $125,070 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $110,330 |
| School Psychologists | $86,400 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $78,320 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $58,300 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $57,980 |
| Social Workers | $57,540 |
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