Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Arizona
Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $41,990 or $20.19 per hour which is 3% less than the Arizona average salary of $43,660.
| Average | Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area | Arizona | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.19 | $20.99 | -3.81% |
| Annual Salary | $41,990 | $43,660 | -3.83% |
Compared to the U.S.
Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $41,990 or $20.19 per hour which is 23% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.19 | $26.39 | -23.49% |
| Annual Salary | $41,990 | $54,880 | -23.49% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $52,429 which compares to the Arizona average annual salary of $43,660. per year.
Cost-of-living in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area is 20% less than the Arizona average, which means Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arizona average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area | $41,990 | 80.09% | $52,429 |
| Arizona | $43,660 | 99.07% | $44,070 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,030 and $46,940 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $55,760, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,560, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 27 | Under $29,560 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 40 | $29,560 – $37,030 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 68 | $37,030 – $39,130 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 68 | $39,130 – $46,940 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 40 | $39,130 – $55,760 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 27 | Above $55,760 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $41,990, Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($69,180), Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,850), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,640).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $69,180 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $55,850 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $53,640 |
| Social Workers | $41,990 |
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