Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Alaska
Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $58,550 or $28.15 per hour which is 4% less than the Alaska average salary of $61,580.
| Average | Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area | Alaska | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.15 | $29.61 | -4.93% |
| Annual Salary | $58,550 | $61,580 | -4.92% |
Compared to the U.S.
Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $58,550 or $28.15 per hour which is 6% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.15 | $26.39 | 6.67% |
| Annual Salary | $58,550 | $54,880 | 6.69% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $57,965 which compares to the Alaska average annual salary of $61,580. per year.
Cost-of-living in Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area is 1% higher than the Alaska average, which means Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alaska average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area | $58,550 | 101.01% | $57,965 |
| Alaska | $61,580 | 103.24% | $59,647 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,740 and $76,410 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $80,540, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $39,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 60 | Under $39,000 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 90 | $39,000 – $47,740 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 150 | $47,740 – $49,770 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 150 | $49,770 – $76,410 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 90 | $49,770 – $80,540 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 60 | Above $80,540 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $58,550, Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Substance Abuse Counselors ($67,530), and Health Care Social Workers ($61,220).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $67,530 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $61,220 |
| Social Workers | $58,550 |
FAQ for Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers
Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in Alaska cities and Metros and U.S. States.
Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data