Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Montgomery
Compared to Alabama
Montgomery Social Workers earn an average of $50,060 or $24.07 per hour which is 10% more than the Alabama average salary of $45,200.
| Average | Montgomery | Alabama | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.07 | $21.73 | 10.77% |
| Annual Salary | $50,060 | $45,200 | 10.75% |
Compared to the U.S.
Montgomery Social Workers earn an average of $50,060 or $24.07 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Montgomery | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.07 | $26.39 | -8.79% |
| Annual Salary | $50,060 | $54,880 | -8.78% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Montgomery earns an average annual salary of $55,254 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $45,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Montgomery is 9% less than the Alabama average, which means Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $50,060 | 90.60% | $55,254 |
| Alabama | $45,200 | 89.25% | $50,644 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Montgomery, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,470 and $59,550 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $69,000, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $35,610, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 45 | Under $35,610 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 68 | $35,610 – $37,470 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 112 | $37,470 – $47,790 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 112 | $47,790 – $59,550 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 68 | $47,790 – $69,000 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 45 | Above $69,000 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $50,060, Montgomery Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,090).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($42,460), Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,140), and Health Care Social Workers ($49,920).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $73,090 |
| Social Workers | $50,060 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $49,920 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,140 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $42,460 |
FAQ for Montgomery Social Workers
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