Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Carbondale-Marion is 180.
  • Social Workers in Carbondale-Marion earn an average of $54,590 per year or $26.25 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Social Workers who work in Carbondale-Marion is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Carbondale-Marion is less than 1%.

Rankings for Carbondale-Marion

  • Ranks #5 in Illinois for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #116 in the nation for salary and #471 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #332 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Carbondale-Marion Social Workers earn an average of $54,590 or $26.25 per hour which is 2% less than the Illinois average salary of $55,930.

AverageCarbondale-MarionIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.25$26.89-2.38%
Annual Salary$54,590$55,930-2.40%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Carbondale-Marion Social Workers earn an average of $54,590 or $26.25 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageCarbondale-MarionU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.25$26.39-0.53%
Annual Salary$54,590$54,880-0.53%
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 Carbondale-Marion earns an average annual salary of $63,234 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $55,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in Carbondale-Marion is 14% less than the Illinois average, which means Carbondale-Marion 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.
  • Carbondale-Marion average salary is $54,590.
  • Carbondale-Marion cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,234.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Carbondale-Marion$54,59086.33%$63,234
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 Carbondale-Marion, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,660 and $62,680 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $79,450, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,440, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year18Under $30,440
15%2 – 4 years27$30,440 – $38,660
25%5 – 9 years45$38,660 – $49,230
25%10 – 14 years45$49,230 – $62,680
15%15 – 20 years27$49,230 – $79,450
10%20+ years18Above $79,450
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 $54,590, Carbondale-Marion Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($56,500).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,370), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,410).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$56,500
Social Workers$54,590
Health Care Social Workers$54,410
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,370
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Carbondale-Marion Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Carbondale-Marion is 180.

Social Workers earn an average of $54,590 per year or $26.25 per hour in Carbondale-Marion.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Carbondale-Marion Social Workers earn an average of $63,234 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Carbondale-Marion are School Psychologists($56,500), Social Workers($54,590), Health Care Social Workers($54,410).


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