Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Fairbanks
Compared to Alaska
Fairbanks Social Workers earn an average of $60,970 or $29.31 per hour which is almost same as Alaska average salary of $61,580.
| Average | Fairbanks | Alaska | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.31 | $29.61 | -1.01% |
| Annual Salary | $60,970 | $61,580 | -0.99% |
Compared to the U.S.
Fairbanks Social Workers earn an average of $60,970 or $29.31 per hour which is 11% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Fairbanks | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.31 | $26.39 | 11.06% |
| Annual Salary | $60,970 | $54,880 | 11.10% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Fairbanks earns an average annual salary of $58,727 which compares to the Alaska average annual salary of $61,580. per year.
Cost-of-living in Fairbanks is 4% higher than the Alaska average, which means Fairbanks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | $60,970 | 103.82% | $58,727 |
| Alaska | $61,580 | 103.24% | $59,647 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Fairbanks, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,990 and $63,210 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $80,640, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $47,320, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 12 | Under $47,320 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 18 | $47,320 – $47,990 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 30 | $47,990 – $60,900 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 30 | $60,900 – $63,210 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 18 | $60,900 – $80,640 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 12 | Above $80,640 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,840).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Social Workers | $60,970 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $57,840 |
FAQ for Fairbanks Social Workers
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