Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Alabama
Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,630 or $20.97 per hour which is 3% less than the Alabama average salary of $45,200.
Average | Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area | Alabama | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $20.97 | $21.73 | -3.50% |
Annual Salary | $43,630 | $45,200 | -3.47% |
Compared to the U.S.
Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,630 or $20.97 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
Average | Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $20.97 | $26.39 | -20.54% |
Annual Salary | $43,630 | $54,880 | -20.50% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $52,189 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $45,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area is 16% less than the Alabama average, which means Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area 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 |
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Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area | $43,630 | 83.60% | $52,189 |
Alabama | $45,200 | 89.25% | $50,644 |
U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,090 and $50,160 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $56,720, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $33,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 18 | Under $33,910 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 27 | $33,910 – $37,090 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 45 | $37,090 – $39,270 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 45 | $39,270 – $50,160 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 27 | $39,270 – $56,720 |
10% | 20+ years | 18 | Above $56,720 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $43,630, Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($50,720).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,810).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
Health Care Social Workers | $50,720 |
Social Workers | $43,630 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $41,810 |
FAQ for Southeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers
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Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data