2023 Salary Report for Health Care Social Workers in Vermont

Salary Report for Vermont Health Care Social Workers

Vermont Rankings

Compare Vermont to U.S.

Vermont Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,020 which is 8% less than the national average salary of $62,310.

Type	Vermont	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$27.42	$29.96	-8.48%
Average Annual Salary	$57,020	$62,310	-8.49%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Vermont, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,230 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 $81,000, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,840, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	53	Under $37,840
15%	2 – 4 years	80	$37,840 – $47,230
25%	5 – 9 years	132	$47,230 – $49,720
25%	10 – 14 years	132	$49,720 – $63,580
15%	15 – 20 years	80	$49,720 – $81,000
10%	20+ years	53	Above $81,000

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Vermont psychologists earn about $57,393 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $62,310.

Cost-of-living in Vermont is 1% less than the national average, which means Vermont residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $57,020, Vermont Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,370), Psychology Teachers ($83,770), School Psychologists ($76,670), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($69,060).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,890), and Social Workers ($53,060).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$92,370
Psychology Teachers	$83,770
School Psychologists	$76,670
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$69,060
Health Care Social Workers	$57,020
Social Workers	$53,060
Substance Abuse Counselors	$48,890

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Vermont the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (2,240), Social Workers (1,320) and Health Care Social Workers (590).

The three professions in Vermont needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (21.7%), Health Care Social Workers (15.7%) and Social Workers (13.8%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	1,840	2,240	21.7%	230
Social Workers	1,160	1,320	13.8%	130
Health Care Social Workers	510	590	15.7%	60
Forensic Psychologists	140	150	7.1%	10

Salaries Ranked by Vermont Cities

The average salary for Health Care Social Workers in Vermont is $57,020. The top cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are Burlington-South Burlington ($61,010), Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area ($55,960) and Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area ($55,300).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Burlington-South Burlington ($62,517), Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area ($57,342) and Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area ($56,666).

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
Burlington-South Burlington	$61,010	$62,517	$1,507
Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area	$55,960	$57,342	$1,382
Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area	$55,300	$56,666	$1,366

Salary FAQ for Vermont Health Care Social Workers

City and Rural Summaries

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