Salary Report for Utah Health Care Social Workers
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Compare Utah to U.S.
Utah Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $67,880 which is 8% more than the national average salary of $62,310.
| Type | Utah | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $32.63 | $29.96 | 8.91% |
| Average Annual Salary | $67,880 | $62,310 | 8.94% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Utah, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $60,630 and $80,740 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 $98,470, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $46,600, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 127 | Under $46,600 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 190 | $46,600 – $60,630 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 318 | $60,630 – $63,850 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 318 | $63,850 – $80,740 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 190 | $63,850 – $98,470 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 127 | Above $98,470 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Utah psychologists earn about $71,213 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $62,310.
Cost-of-living in Utah is 5% less than the national average, which means Utah residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $67,880, Utah Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($96,460), Forensic Psychologists ($92,580), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,030), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($86,490).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($51,650), School Psychologists ($64,190), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($66,190).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $96,460 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $92,580 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $87,030 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $86,490 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $67,880 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $66,190 |
| School Psychologists | $64,190 |
| Social Workers | $51,650 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Utah the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (5,390), Social Workers (1,890) and Health Care Social Workers (1,610).
The three professions in Utah needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Psychology Teachers (40.7%), Substance Abuse Counselors (37.2%) and Forensic Psychologists (28.1%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse Counselors | 3,930 | 5,390 | 37.2% | 570 |
| Social Workers | 1,570 | 1,890 | 20.4% | 190 |
| Health Care Social Workers | 1,340 | 1,610 | 20.1% | 160 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 1,110 | 1,420 | 27.9% | 150 |
| Forensic Psychologists | 320 | 410 | 28.1% | 30 |
| Psychology Teachers | 270 | 380 | 40.7% | 40 |
Salaries Ranked by Utah Cities
The average salary for Health Care Social Workers in Utah is $67,880. The top cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are Salt Lake City ($72,460), Provo-Orem ($66,430) and St. George ($65,600).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Salt Lake City ($74,151), Logan ($71,466) and St. George ($69,824).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Health Care Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Health Care Social Workers salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $72,460 | $74,151 | $1,691 |
| Provo-Orem | $66,430 | $69,292 | $2,862 |
| St. George | $65,600 | $69,824 | $4,224 |
| Logan | $65,220 | $71,466 | $6,246 |
| Ogden-Clearfield | $65,110 | $68,378 | $3,268 |
| Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area | $54,960 | $62,554 | $7,594 |
| Central Utah Nonmetropolitan Area | $50,020 | $56,931 | $6,911 |
Salary FAQ for Utah Health Care Social Workers
City and Rural Summaries
Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $54,960
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $62,554
Hourly Wage: $26.43
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.86
Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Logan
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $65,220
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $71,466
Hourly Wage: $31
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.26
Logan Salary Report
Ogden-Clearfield
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $65,110
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $68,378
Hourly Wage: $31.30
Currently Employed: 210
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.22
Ogden-Clearfield Salary Report
Provo-Orem
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $66,430
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $69,292
Hourly Wage: $32
Currently Employed: 150
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.87
Provo-Orem Salary Report
Salt Lake City
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $72,460
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $74,151
Hourly Wage: $34.84
Currently Employed: 660
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.72
Salt Lake City Salary Report
St. George
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $65,600
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $69,824
Hourly Wage: $32
Currently Employed: 100
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.95
St. George Salary Report
Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data