Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Bloomington is 220.
  • Social Workers in Bloomington earn an average of $48,880 per year or $23.50 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Social Workers who work in Bloomington is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Bloomington is less than 1%.

Rankings for Bloomington

  • Ranks #11 in Illinois for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #233 in the nation for salary and #198 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #292 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Bloomington Social Workers earn an average of $48,880 or $23.50 per hour which is 12% less than the Illinois average salary of $55,930.

AverageBloomingtonIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.50$26.89-12.61%
Annual Salary$48,880$55,930-12.61%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Bloomington Social Workers earn an average of $48,880 or $23.50 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageBloomingtonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.50$26.39-10.95%
Annual Salary$48,880$54,880-10.93%
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 Bloomington earns an average annual salary of $51,890 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $55,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in Bloomington is 6% less than the Illinois average, which means Bloomington residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.

  • Illinois average salary is $55,930.
  • Illinois cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,663.
  • Bloomington average salary is $48,880.
  • Bloomington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,890.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Bloomington$48,88094.20%$51,890
Illinois$55,930100.48%$55,663
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 Bloomington, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,430 and $59,910 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $66,570, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,690, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year22Under $30,690
15%2 – 4 years33$30,690 – $38,430
25%5 – 9 years55$38,430 – $47,310
25%10 – 14 years55$47,310 – $59,910
15%15 – 20 years33$47,310 – $66,570
10%20+ years22Above $66,570
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 $48,880, Bloomington Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($86,650), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($85,130), School Psychologists ($61,040), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,490).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($44,320).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$86,650
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85,130
School Psychologists$61,040
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,490
Social Workers$48,880
Marriage and Family Therapists$44,320
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Bloomington Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Bloomington is 220.

Social Workers earn an average of $48,880 per year or $23.50 per hour in Bloomington.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Bloomington Social Workers earn an average of $51,890 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Bloomington are Psychology Teachers($86,650), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($85,130), School Psychologists($61,040).


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