Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for El Centro
Compared to California
El Centro Social Workers earn an average of $50,400 or $24.23 per hour which is 22% less than the California average salary of $64,940.
| Average | El Centro | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.23 | $31.22 | -22.39% |
| Annual Salary | $50,400 | $64,940 | -22.39% |
Compared to the U.S.
El Centro Social Workers earn an average of $50,400 or $24.23 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | El Centro | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.23 | $26.39 | -8.18% |
| Annual Salary | $50,400 | $54,880 | -8.16% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in El Centro earns an average annual salary of $53,950 which compares to the California average annual salary of $64,940. per year.
Cost-of-living in El Centro is 7% less than the California average, which means El Centro residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro | $50,400 | 93.42% | $53,950 |
| California | $64,940 | 110.38% | $58,833 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In El Centro, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,410 and $59,850 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,240, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,100, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 13 | Under $38,100 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 20 | $38,100 – $38,410 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 32 | $38,410 – $47,450 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 32 | $47,450 – $59,850 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 20 | $47,450 – $76,240 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 13 | Above $76,240 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $50,400, El Centro Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($116,010), Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,650), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,550).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $116,010 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $58,650 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $58,550 |
| Social Workers | $50,400 |
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