Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Salem
Compared to Oregon
Salem Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $79,190 or $38.07 per hour which is almost same as Oregon average salary of $79,870.
| Average | Salem | Oregon | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $38.07 | $38.40 | -0.86% |
| Annual Salary | $79,190 | $79,870 | -0.85% |
Compared to the U.S.
Salem Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $79,190 or $38.07 per hour which is 27% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Salem | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $38.07 | $29.96 | 27.07% |
| Annual Salary | $79,190 | $62,310 | 27.09% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Salem earns an average annual salary of $78,484 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $79,870. per year.
Cost-of-living in Salem is 1% higher than the Oregon average, which means Salem residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oregon average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | $79,190 | 100.90% | $78,484 |
| Oregon | $79,870 | 102.62% | $77,831 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Salem, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $60,630 and $97,630 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 $102,180, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $47,430, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 16 | Under $47,430 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 24 | $47,430 – $60,630 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 40 | $60,630 – $77,280 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 40 | $77,280 – $97,630 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 24 | $77,280 – $102,180 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 16 | Above $102,180 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $79,190, Salem Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($114,100), and School Psychologists ($82,370).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($55,980), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,250).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $114,100 |
| School Psychologists | $82,370 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $79,190 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $59,250 |
| Social Workers | $55,980 |
FAQ for Salem Health Care Social Workers
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