Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Dalton
Compared to Georgia
Dalton Social Workers earn an average of $45,730 or $21.99 per hour which is 5% less than the Georgia average salary of $48,200.
| Average | Dalton | Georgia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.99 | $23.17 | -5.09% |
| Annual Salary | $45,730 | $48,200 | -5.12% |
Compared to the U.S.
Dalton Social Workers earn an average of $45,730 or $21.99 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Dalton | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.99 | $26.39 | -16.67% |
| Annual Salary | $45,730 | $54,880 | -16.67% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Dalton earns an average annual salary of $51,707 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $48,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Dalton is 12% less than the Georgia average, which means Dalton residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Georgia average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $45,730 | 88.44% | $51,707 |
| Georgia | $48,200 | 94.54% | $50,984 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Dalton, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,060 and $47,040 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,250, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 16 | Under $37,060 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 24 | $37,060 – $37,060 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 40 | $37,060 – $45,580 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 40 | $45,580 – $47,040 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 24 | $45,580 – $61,250 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 16 | Above $61,250 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $45,730, Dalton Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($58,420).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,420 |
| Social Workers | $45,730 |
FAQ for Dalton Social Workers
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