Salary Report for Social Workers in Yuba City

Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Yuba City is 110.
  • Social Workers in Yuba City earn an average of $51,960 per year or $24.98 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Social Workers who work in Yuba City is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Yuba City is less than 1%.

Rankings for Yuba City

  • Ranks #22 in California for salary and #23 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #27 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #170 in the nation for salary and #88 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #429 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Yuba City Social Workers earn an average of $51,960 or $24.98 per hour which is 19% less than the California average salary of $64,940.

AverageYuba CityCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.98$31.22-19.99%
Annual Salary$51,960$64,940-19.99%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Yuba City Social Workers earn an average of $51,960 or $24.98 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageYuba CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.98$26.39-5.34%
Annual Salary$51,960$54,880-5.32%
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 Yuba City earns an average annual salary of $52,221 which compares to the California average annual salary of $64,940. per year.

Cost-of-living in Yuba City is 1% less than the California average, which means Yuba City residents have an overall less 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.
  • Yuba City average salary is $51,960.
  • Yuba City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,221.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Yuba City$51,96099.50%$52,221
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 Yuba City, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,260 and $60,670 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,880, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $36,750
15%2 – 4 years16$36,750 – $38,260
25%5 – 9 years28$38,260 – $47,740
25%10 – 14 years28$47,740 – $60,670
15%15 – 20 years16$47,740 – $76,880
10%20+ years11Above $76,880
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 $51,960, Yuba City Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($104,210), Health Care Social Workers ($88,510), Marriage and Family Therapists ($79,560), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,420).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$104,210
Health Care Social Workers$88,510
Marriage and Family Therapists$79,560
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,420
Social Workers$51,960
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Yuba City Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Yuba City is 110.

Social Workers earn an average of $51,960 per year or $24.98 per hour in Yuba City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Yuba City Social Workers earn an average of $52,221 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Yuba City are School Psychologists($104,210), Health Care Social Workers($88,510), Marriage and Family Therapists($79,560).

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