Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Memphis
Compared to Tennessee
Memphis Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,480 or $26.68 per hour which is 4% more than the Tennessee average salary of $52,920.
| Average | Memphis | Tennessee | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.68 | $25.44 | 4.87% |
| Annual Salary | $55,480 | $52,920 | 4.84% |
Compared to the U.S.
Memphis Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,480 or $26.68 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Memphis | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.68 | $29.96 | -10.95% |
| Annual Salary | $55,480 | $62,310 | -10.96% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Memphis earns an average annual salary of $59,836 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $52,920. per year.
Cost-of-living in Memphis is 7% less than the Tennessee average, which means Memphis residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $55,480 | 92.72% | $59,836 |
| Tennessee | $52,920 | 92.15% | $57,428 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Memphis, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $39,350 and $63,580 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 $81,020, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $36,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 142 | Under $36,240 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 213 | $36,240 – $39,350 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 355 | $39,350 – $49,730 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 355 | $49,730 – $63,580 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 213 | $49,730 – $81,020 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 142 | Above $81,020 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $55,480, Memphis Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($118,390), Forensic Psychologists ($83,140), Psychology Teachers ($77,540), and School Psychologists ($76,740).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,390), Marriage and Family Therapists ($44,100), and Social Workers ($45,750).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $118,390 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $83,140 |
| Psychology Teachers | $77,540 |
| School Psychologists | $76,740 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,480 |
| Social Workers | $45,750 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $44,100 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $42,390 |
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