Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for San Diego-Carlsbad
Compared to California
San Diego-Carlsbad Social Workers earn an average of $59,790 or $28.75 per hour which is 7% less than the California average salary of $64,940.
| Average | San Diego-Carlsbad | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.75 | $31.22 | -7.91% |
| Annual Salary | $59,790 | $64,940 | -7.93% |
Compared to the U.S.
San Diego-Carlsbad Social Workers earn an average of $59,790 or $28.75 per hour which is 8% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | San Diego-Carlsbad | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.75 | $26.39 | 8.94% |
| Annual Salary | $59,790 | $54,880 | 8.95% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in San Diego-Carlsbad earns an average annual salary of $52,730 which compares to the California average annual salary of $64,940. per year.
Cost-of-living in San Diego-Carlsbad is 13% higher than the California average, which means San Diego-Carlsbad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Carlsbad | $59,790 | 113.39% | $52,730 |
| California | $64,940 | 110.38% | $58,833 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In San Diego-Carlsbad, 50% of Social Workers earn between $45,780 and $78,360 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $78,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,270, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 330 | Under $36,270 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 495 | $36,270 – $45,780 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 825 | $45,780 – $61,580 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 825 | $61,580 – $78,360 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 495 | $61,580 – $78,360 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 330 | Above $78,360 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $59,790, San Diego-Carlsbad Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($136,630), Psychology Teachers ($110,410), Forensic Psychologists ($105,610), School Psychologists ($97,320), and Health Care Social Workers ($76,400).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($52,340), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,090).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $136,630 |
| Psychology Teachers | $110,410 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $105,610 |
| School Psychologists | $97,320 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $76,400 |
| Social Workers | $59,790 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,090 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $52,340 |
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