Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Champaign-Urbana is 330.
  • Social Workers in Champaign-Urbana earn an average of $55,690 per year or $26.78 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Social Workers who work in Champaign-Urbana is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Champaign-Urbana is less than 1%.

Rankings for Champaign-Urbana

  • Ranks #4 in Illinois for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #106 in the nation for salary and #237 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #201 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Champaign-Urbana Social Workers earn an average of $55,690 or $26.78 per hour which is almost same as Illinois average salary of $55,930.

AverageChampaign-UrbanaIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.78$26.89-0.41%
Annual Salary$55,690$55,930-0.43%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Champaign-Urbana Social Workers earn an average of $55,690 or $26.78 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageChampaign-UrbanaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.78$26.391.48%
Annual Salary$55,690$54,8801.48%
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 Champaign-Urbana earns an average annual salary of $59,940 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $55,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in Champaign-Urbana is 7% less than the Illinois average, which means Champaign-Urbana 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.
  • Champaign-Urbana average salary is $55,690.
  • Champaign-Urbana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,940.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Champaign-Urbana$55,69092.91%$59,940
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 Champaign-Urbana, 50% of Social Workers earn between $39,420 and $63,720 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,710, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year33Under $30,710
15%2 – 4 years50$30,710 – $39,420
25%5 – 9 years82$39,420 – $58,340
25%10 – 14 years82$58,340 – $63,720
15%15 – 20 years50$58,340 – $77,670
10%20+ years33Above $77,670
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 $55,690, Champaign-Urbana Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($91,530), School Psychologists ($70,740), Health Care Social Workers ($59,860), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,380).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91,530
School Psychologists$70,740
Health Care Social Workers$59,860
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,380
Social Workers$55,690
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Champaign-Urbana Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Champaign-Urbana is 330.

Social Workers earn an average of $55,690 per year or $26.78 per hour in Champaign-Urbana.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Champaign-Urbana Social Workers earn an average of $59,940 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Champaign-Urbana are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($91,530), School Psychologists($70,740), Health Care Social Workers($59,860).


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