Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Coeur d’Alene is 90.
  • Social Workers in Coeur d’Alene earn an average of $47,630 per year or $22.90 per hour.
  • The percentage of Idaho Social Workers who work in Coeur d’Alene is 9%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Coeur d’Alene is less than 1%.

Rankings for Coeur d’Alene

  • Ranks #4 in Idaho for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Idaho for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #280 in the nation for salary and #297 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #458 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Idaho

Coeur d’Alene Social Workers earn an average of $47,630 or $22.90 per hour which is almost same as Idaho average salary of $47,560.

AverageCoeur d’AleneIdaho% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.90$22.870.13%
Annual Salary$47,630$47,5600.15%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Coeur d’Alene Social Workers earn an average of $47,630 or $22.90 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageCoeur d’AleneU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.90$26.39-13.22%
Annual Salary$47,630$54,880-13.21%
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 Coeur d’Alene earns an average annual salary of $52,021 which compares to the Idaho average annual salary of $47,560. per year.

Cost-of-living in Coeur d’Alene is 8% less than the Idaho average, which means Coeur d’Alene residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Idaho average.

  • Idaho average salary is $47,560.
  • Idaho cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,149.
  • Coeur d’Alene average salary is $47,630.
  • Coeur d’Alene cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,021.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Coeur d’Alene$47,63091.56%$52,021
Idaho$47,56091.20%$52,149
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 Coeur d’Alene, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,720 and $59,360 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,050, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,700, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $36,700
15%2 – 4 years14$36,700 – $37,720
25%5 – 9 years22$37,720 – $46,920
25%10 – 14 years22$46,920 – $59,360
15%15 – 20 years14$46,920 – $61,050
10%20+ years9Above $61,050
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 $47,630, Coeur d’Alene Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($69,660), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$69,660
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,100
Social Workers$47,630
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Coeur d’Alene Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Coeur d’Alene is 90.

Social Workers earn an average of $47,630 per year or $22.90 per hour in Coeur d’Alene.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Coeur d’Alene Social Workers earn an average of $52,021 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Coeur d’Alene are Health Care Social Workers($69,660), Substance Abuse Counselors($56,100), Social Workers($47,630).


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