Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Vallejo-Fairfield is 250.
  • Social Workers in Vallejo-Fairfield earn an average of $59,680 per year or $28.69 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Social Workers who work in Vallejo-Fairfield is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Vallejo-Fairfield is less than 1%.

Rankings for Vallejo-Fairfield

  • Ranks #8 in California for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #19 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #51 in the nation for salary and #26 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #265 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Vallejo-Fairfield Social Workers earn an average of $59,680 or $28.69 per hour which is 8% less than the California average salary of $64,940.

AverageVallejo-FairfieldCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.69$31.22-8.10%
Annual Salary$59,680$64,940-8.10%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Vallejo-Fairfield Social Workers earn an average of $59,680 or $28.69 per hour which is 8% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageVallejo-FairfieldU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.69$26.398.72%
Annual Salary$59,680$54,8808.75%
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 Vallejo-Fairfield earns an average annual salary of $55,045 which compares to the California average annual salary of $64,940. per year.

Cost-of-living in Vallejo-Fairfield is 8% higher than the California average, which means Vallejo-Fairfield 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.
  • Vallejo-Fairfield average salary is $59,680.
  • Vallejo-Fairfield cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,045.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Vallejo-Fairfield$59,680108.42%$55,045
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 Vallejo-Fairfield, 50% of Social Workers earn between $48,290 and $61,160 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $93,590, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,970, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year25Under $38,970
15%2 – 4 years38$38,970 – $48,290
25%5 – 9 years62$48,290 – $60,170
25%10 – 14 years62$60,170 – $61,160
15%15 – 20 years38$60,170 – $93,590
10%20+ years25Above $93,590
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 $59,680, Vallejo-Fairfield Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($124,930), School Psychologists ($98,520), Health Care Social Workers ($96,170), Marriage and Family Therapists ($78,350), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,320).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$124,930
School Psychologists$98,520
Health Care Social Workers$96,170
Marriage and Family Therapists$78,350
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,320
Social Workers$59,680
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Vallejo-Fairfield Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Vallejo-Fairfield is 250.

Social Workers earn an average of $59,680 per year or $28.69 per hour in Vallejo-Fairfield.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Vallejo-Fairfield Social Workers earn an average of $55,045 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Vallejo-Fairfield are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($124,930), School Psychologists($98,520), Health Care Social Workers($96,170).


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