Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Twin Falls is 80.
  • Social Workers in Twin Falls earn an average of $46,260 per year or $22.24 per hour.
  • The percentage of Idaho Social Workers who work in Twin Falls is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Twin Falls is less than 1%.

Rankings for Twin Falls

  • Ranks #6 in Idaho for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Idaho for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #317 in the nation for salary and #371 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #474 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Idaho

Twin Falls Social Workers earn an average of $46,260 or $22.24 per hour which is 2% less than the Idaho average salary of $47,560.

AverageTwin FallsIdaho% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.24$22.87-2.75%
Annual Salary$46,260$47,560-2.73%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Twin Falls Social Workers earn an average of $46,260 or $22.24 per hour which is 15% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageTwin FallsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.24$26.39-15.73%
Annual Salary$46,260$54,880-15.71%
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 Twin Falls earns an average annual salary of $51,809 which compares to the Idaho average annual salary of $47,560. per year.

Cost-of-living in Twin Falls is 11% less than the Idaho average, which means Twin Falls 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.
  • Twin Falls average salary is $46,260.
  • Twin Falls cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,809.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Twin Falls$46,26089.29%$51,809
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 Twin Falls, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,830 and $49,360 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $59,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $35,380, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $35,380
15%2 – 4 years12$35,380 – $38,830
25%5 – 9 years20$38,830 – $46,920
25%10 – 14 years20$46,920 – $49,360
15%15 – 20 years12$46,920 – $59,360
10%20+ years8Above $59,360
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 $46,260, Twin Falls Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($66,380), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,680).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$66,380
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,680
Social Workers$46,260
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Twin Falls Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Twin Falls is 80.

Social Workers earn an average of $46,260 per year or $22.24 per hour in Twin Falls.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Twin Falls Social Workers earn an average of $51,809 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Twin Falls are Health Care Social Workers($66,380), Substance Abuse Counselors($53,680), Social Workers($46,260).


Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in Idaho cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data