Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Yuma
Compared to Arizona
Yuma Social Workers earn an average of $42,860 or $20.61 per hour which is 1% less than the Arizona average salary of $43,660.
| Average | Yuma | Arizona | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.61 | $20.99 | -1.81% |
| Annual Salary | $42,860 | $43,660 | -1.83% |
Compared to the U.S.
Yuma Social Workers earn an average of $42,860 or $20.61 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Yuma | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.61 | $26.39 | -21.90% |
| Annual Salary | $42,860 | $54,880 | -21.90% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Yuma earns an average annual salary of $48,309 which compares to the Arizona average annual salary of $43,660. per year.
Cost-of-living in Yuma is 11% less than the Arizona average, which means Yuma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma | $42,860 | 88.72% | $48,309 |
| Arizona | $43,660 | 99.07% | $44,070 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Yuma, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,890 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 $50,790, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $34,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 14 | Under $34,730 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 21 | $34,730 – $36,890 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 35 | $36,890 – $40,520 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 35 | $40,520 – $46,940 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 21 | $40,520 – $50,790 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 14 | Above $50,790 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $42,860, Yuma Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($55,520), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,150).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,520 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $54,150 |
| Social Workers | $42,860 |
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