Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area is 60.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $54,960 per year or $26.43 per hour.
  • The percentage of Utah Health Care Social Workers who work in Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #6 in Utah for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Utah for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #305 in the nation for salary and #423 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #393 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Utah

Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,960 or $26.43 per hour which is 19% less than the Utah average salary of $67,880.

AverageEastern Utah Nonmetropolitan AreaUtah% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.43$32.63-19.00%
Annual Salary$54,960$67,880-19.03%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,960 or $26.43 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageEastern Utah Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.43$29.96-11.78%
Annual Salary$54,960$62,310-11.80%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $62,554 which compares to the Utah average annual salary of $67,880. per year.

Cost-of-living in Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area is 12% less than the Utah average, which means Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Utah average.

  • Utah average salary is $67,880.
  • Utah cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,213.
  • Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $54,960.
  • Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,554.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area$54,96087.86%$62,554
Utah$67,88095.32%$71,213
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $37,300 and $76,600 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 $80,630, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $29,530, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $29,530
15%2 – 4 years9$29,530 – $37,300
25%5 – 9 years15$37,300 – $49,730
25%10 – 14 years15$49,730 – $76,600
15%15 – 20 years9$49,730 – $80,630
10%20+ years6Above $80,630
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $54,960, Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,730).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($52,880).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,730
Health Care Social Workers$54,960
Social Workers$52,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area is 60.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,960 per year or $26.43 per hour in Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,554 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Eastern Utah Nonmetropolitan Area are Substance Abuse Counselors($58,730), Health Care Social Workers($54,960), Social Workers($52,880).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Utah cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data