Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lewiston
Compared to Idaho
Lewiston Social Workers earn an average of $52,380 or $25.18 per hour which is 10% more than the Idaho average salary of $47,560.
| Average | Lewiston | Idaho | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.18 | $22.87 | 10.10% |
| Annual Salary | $52,380 | $47,560 | 10.13% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lewiston Social Workers earn an average of $52,380 or $25.18 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Lewiston | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.18 | $26.39 | -4.59% |
| Annual Salary | $52,380 | $54,880 | -4.56% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Lewiston earns an average annual salary of $58,650 which compares to the Idaho average annual salary of $47,560. per year.
Cost-of-living in Lewiston is 11% less than the Idaho average, which means Lewiston residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Idaho average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $52,380 | 89.31% | $58,650 |
| Idaho | $47,560 | 91.20% | $52,149 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lewiston, 50% of Social Workers earn between $39,500 and $62,740 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $72,750, 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.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 6 | Under $36,750 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 9 | $36,750 – $39,500 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 15 | $39,500 – $46,920 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 15 | $46,920 – $62,740 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 9 | $46,920 – $72,750 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6 | Above $72,750 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $52,380, Lewiston Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($57,880), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,260).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,880 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $57,260 |
| Social Workers | $52,380 |
FAQ for Lewiston Social Workers
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