Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Tucson
Compared to Arizona
Tucson Social Workers earn an average of $42,280 or $20.33 per hour which is 3% less than the Arizona average salary of $43,660.
| Average | Tucson | Arizona | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.33 | $20.99 | -3.14% |
| Annual Salary | $42,280 | $43,660 | -3.16% |
Compared to the U.S.
Tucson Social Workers earn an average of $42,280 or $20.33 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Tucson | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.33 | $26.39 | -22.96% |
| Annual Salary | $42,280 | $54,880 | -22.96% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Tucson earns an average annual salary of $45,065 which compares to the Arizona average annual salary of $43,660. per year.
Cost-of-living in Tucson is 6% less than the Arizona average, which means Tucson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $42,280 | 93.82% | $45,065 |
| Arizona | $43,660 | 99.07% | $44,070 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Tucson, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,060 and $47,040 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $49,720, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $34,980, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 172 | Under $34,980 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 258 | $34,980 – $37,060 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 430 | $37,060 – $38,850 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 430 | $38,850 – $47,040 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 258 | $38,850 – $49,720 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 172 | Above $49,720 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $42,280, Tucson Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,180), Psychology Teachers ($85,990), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,330), School Psychologists ($67,390), Health Care Social Workers ($56,840), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,780).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $92,180 |
| Psychology Teachers | $85,990 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $75,330 |
| School Psychologists | $67,390 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $56,840 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,780 |
| Social Workers | $42,280 |
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