Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Boulder
Compared to Colorado
Boulder Social Workers earn an average of $62,660 or $30.12 per hour which is 4% more than the Colorado average salary of $59,790.
| Average | Boulder | Colorado | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $30.12 | $28.75 | 4.77% |
| Annual Salary | $62,660 | $59,790 | 4.80% |
Compared to the U.S.
Boulder Social Workers earn an average of $62,660 or $30.12 per hour which is 14% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Boulder | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $30.12 | $26.39 | 14.13% |
| Annual Salary | $62,660 | $54,880 | 14.18% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Boulder earns an average annual salary of $61,084 which compares to the Colorado average annual salary of $59,790. per year.
Cost-of-living in Boulder is 3% higher than the Colorado average, which means Boulder residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Colorado average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $62,660 | 102.58% | $61,084 |
| Colorado | $59,790 | 102.87% | $58,122 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Boulder, 50% of Social Workers earn between $48,480 and $63,340 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 $47,130, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 53 | Under $47,130 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 80 | $47,130 – $48,480 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 132 | $48,480 – $60,670 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 132 | $60,670 – $63,340 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 80 | $60,670 – $76,880 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 53 | Above $76,880 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $62,660, Boulder Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($116,280), Marriage and Family Therapists ($79,440), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($65,130).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($57,680).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $116,280 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $79,440 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $65,130 |
| Social Workers | $62,660 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,680 |
FAQ for Boulder Social Workers
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