Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Yakima
Compared to Washington
Yakima Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,690 or $26.78 per hour which is 22% less than the Washington average salary of $71,800.
| Average | Yakima | Washington | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.78 | $34.52 | -22.42% |
| Annual Salary | $55,690 | $71,800 | -22.44% |
Compared to the U.S.
Yakima Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,690 or $26.78 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Yakima | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.78 | $29.96 | -10.61% |
| Annual Salary | $55,690 | $62,310 | -10.62% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Yakima earns an average annual salary of $58,016 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $71,800. per year.
Cost-of-living in Yakima is 4% less than the Washington average, which means Yakima residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima | $55,690 | 95.99% | $58,016 |
| Washington | $71,800 | 107.36% | $66,878 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Yakima, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $49,710 and $63,480 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 $76,600, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,960, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 23 | Under $38,960 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 34 | $38,960 – $49,710 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 58 | $49,710 – $49,990 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 58 | $49,990 – $63,480 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 34 | $49,990 – $76,600 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 23 | Above $76,600 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $55,690, Yakima Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($92,320), and Social Workers ($57,190).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,900).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $92,320 |
| Social Workers | $57,190 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,690 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $50,900 |
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