Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 4,010.
  • Social Workers in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario earn an average of $57,920 per year or $27.85 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Social Workers who work in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 8%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 1%.

Rankings for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario

  • Ranks #10 in California for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #71 in the nation for salary and #42 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Social Workers earn an average of $57,920 or $27.85 per hour which is 10% less than the California average salary of $64,940.

AverageRiverside-San Bernardino-OntarioCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.85$31.22-10.79%
Annual Salary$57,920$64,940-10.81%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Social Workers earn an average of $57,920 or $27.85 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageRiverside-San Bernardino-OntarioU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.85$26.395.53%
Annual Salary$57,920$54,8805.54%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario earns an average annual salary of $55,848 which compares to the California average annual salary of $64,940. per year.

Cost-of-living in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 4% higher than the California average, which means Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $64,940.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,833.
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario average salary is $57,920.
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,848.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario$57,920103.71%$55,848
California$64,940110.38%$58,833
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 50% of Social Workers earn between $43,740 and $76,950 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,740, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,920, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year401Under $37,920
15%2 – 4 years602$37,920 – $43,740
25%5 – 9 years1,002$43,740 – $60,710
25%10 – 14 years1,002$60,710 – $76,950
15%15 – 20 years602$60,710 – $77,740
10%20+ years401Above $77,740
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $57,920, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($116,500), Psychology Teachers ($112,060), Forensic Psychologists ($104,710), School Psychologists ($103,230), Health Care Social Workers ($75,270), Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,870), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,450).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116,500
Psychology Teachers$112,060
Forensic Psychologists$104,710
School Psychologists$103,230
Health Care Social Workers$75,270
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,870
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,450
Social Workers$57,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 4,010.

Social Workers earn an average of $57,920 per year or $27.85 per hour in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Social Workers earn an average of $55,848 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($116,500), Psychology Teachers($112,060), Forensic Psychologists($104,710).


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