Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Santa Rosa
Compared to California
Santa Rosa Social Workers earn an average of $56,970 or $27.39 per hour which is 12% less than the California average salary of $64,940.
| Average | Santa Rosa | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.39 | $31.22 | -12.27% |
| Annual Salary | $56,970 | $64,940 | -12.27% |
Compared to the U.S.
Santa Rosa Social Workers earn an average of $56,970 or $27.39 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Santa Rosa | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.39 | $26.39 | 3.79% |
| Annual Salary | $56,970 | $54,880 | 3.81% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Santa Rosa earns an average annual salary of $51,866 which compares to the California average annual salary of $64,940. per year.
Cost-of-living in Santa Rosa is 10% higher than the California average, which means Santa Rosa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | $56,970 | 109.84% | $51,866 |
| California | $64,940 | 110.38% | $58,833 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Santa Rosa, 50% of Social Workers earn between $43,100 and $64,120 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $78,180, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 53 | Under $37,220 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 80 | $37,220 – $43,100 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 132 | $43,100 – $57,520 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 132 | $57,520 – $64,120 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 80 | $57,520 – $78,180 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 53 | Above $78,180 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $56,970, Santa Rosa Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($116,400), School Psychologists ($112,230), Health Care Social Workers ($100,890), Marriage and Family Therapists ($70,480), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,110).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $116,400 |
| School Psychologists | $112,230 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $100,890 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $70,480 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $60,110 |
| Social Workers | $56,970 |
FAQ for Santa Rosa Social Workers
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