Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Colorado Springs
Compared to Colorado
Colorado Springs Social Workers earn an average of $57,330 or $27.56 per hour which is 4% less than the Colorado average salary of $59,790.
| Average | Colorado Springs | Colorado | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.56 | $28.75 | -4.14% |
| Annual Salary | $57,330 | $59,790 | -4.11% |
Compared to the U.S.
Colorado Springs Social Workers earn an average of $57,330 or $27.56 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Colorado Springs | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.56 | $26.39 | 4.43% |
| Annual Salary | $57,330 | $54,880 | 4.46% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Colorado Springs earns an average annual salary of $58,548 which compares to the Colorado average annual salary of $59,790. per year.
Cost-of-living in Colorado Springs is 2% less than the Colorado average, which means Colorado Springs residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Colorado average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $57,330 | 97.92% | $58,548 |
| Colorado | $59,790 | 102.87% | $58,122 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Colorado Springs, 50% of Social Workers earn between $45,780 and $76,010 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $79,450, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 80 | Under $36,400 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 120 | $36,400 – $45,780 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 200 | $45,780 – $47,760 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 200 | $47,760 – $76,010 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 120 | $47,760 – $79,450 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 80 | Above $79,450 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $57,330, Colorado Springs Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($101,010), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,810).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,330), and Health Care Social Workers ($57,200).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $101,010 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $79,810 |
| Social Workers | $57,330 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,200 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $51,330 |
FAQ for Colorado Springs Social Workers
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