Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade
Compared to California
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Social Workers earn an average of $60,900 or $29.28 per hour which is 6% less than the California average salary of $64,940.
| Average | Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.28 | $31.22 | -6.21% |
| Annual Salary | $60,900 | $64,940 | -6.22% |
Compared to the U.S.
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Social Workers earn an average of $60,900 or $29.28 per hour which is 10% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.28 | $26.39 | 10.95% |
| Annual Salary | $60,900 | $54,880 | 10.97% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade earns an average annual salary of $57,399 which compares to the California average annual salary of $64,940. per year.
Cost-of-living in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 6% higher than the California average, which means Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade | $60,900 | 106.10% | $57,399 |
| California | $64,940 | 110.38% | $58,833 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, 50% of Social Workers earn between $49,560 and $77,640 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,640, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $40,700, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 319 | Under $40,700 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 478 | $40,700 – $49,560 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 798 | $49,560 – $61,190 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 798 | $61,190 – $77,640 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 478 | $61,190 – $77,640 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 319 | Above $77,640 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $60,900, Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($128,960), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($119,240), Psychology Teachers ($110,970), Health Care Social Workers ($91,270), School Psychologists ($90,780), Marriage and Family Therapists ($62,660), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,960).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $128,960 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $119,240 |
| Psychology Teachers | $110,970 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $91,270 |
| School Psychologists | $90,780 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $62,660 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $60,960 |
| Social Workers | $60,900 |
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