Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Mobile
Compared to Alabama
Mobile Social Workers earn an average of $45,890 or $22.06 per hour which is 1% more than the Alabama average salary of $45,200.
| Average | Mobile | Alabama | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.06 | $21.73 | 1.52% |
| Annual Salary | $45,890 | $45,200 | 1.53% |
Compared to the U.S.
Mobile Social Workers earn an average of $45,890 or $22.06 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Mobile | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.06 | $26.39 | -16.41% |
| Annual Salary | $45,890 | $54,880 | -16.38% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Mobile earns an average annual salary of $51,383 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $45,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Mobile is 11% less than the Alabama average, which means Mobile residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alabama average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $45,890 | 89.31% | $51,383 |
| Alabama | $45,200 | 89.25% | $50,644 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Mobile, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,320 and $51,930 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $62,520, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,470, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 31 | Under $36,470 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 46 | $36,470 – $38,320 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 78 | $38,320 – $43,340 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 78 | $43,340 – $51,930 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 46 | $43,340 – $62,520 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 31 | Above $62,520 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $45,890, Mobile Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($75,550), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,330).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,650).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $75,550 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $52,330 |
| Social Workers | $45,890 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $41,650 |
FAQ for Mobile Social Workers
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