Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Peoria is 730.
  • Social Workers in Peoria earn an average of $46,450 per year or $22.33 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Social Workers who work in Peoria is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Peoria is less than 1%.

Rankings for Peoria

  • Ranks #14 in Illinois for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #307 in the nation for salary and #358 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #88 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Peoria Social Workers earn an average of $46,450 or $22.33 per hour which is 16% less than the Illinois average salary of $55,930.

AveragePeoriaIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.33$26.89-16.96%
Annual Salary$46,450$55,930-16.95%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Peoria Social Workers earn an average of $46,450 or $22.33 per hour which is 15% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AveragePeoriaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.33$26.39-15.38%
Annual Salary$46,450$54,880-15.36%
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 Peoria earns an average annual salary of $51,807 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $55,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in Peoria is 10% less than the Illinois average, which means Peoria 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.
  • Peoria average salary is $46,450.
  • Peoria cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,807.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Peoria$46,45089.66%$51,807
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 Peoria, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,060 and $55,850 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $72,640, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $26,800, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year73Under $26,800
15%2 – 4 years110$26,800 – $37,060
25%5 – 9 years182$37,060 – $38,850
25%10 – 14 years182$38,850 – $55,850
15%15 – 20 years110$38,850 – $72,640
10%20+ years73Above $72,640
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 $46,450, Peoria Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($66,580), Health Care Social Workers ($50,730), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,690).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($41,490).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$66,580
Health Care Social Workers$50,730
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,690
Social Workers$46,450
Marriage and Family Therapists$41,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Peoria Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Peoria is 730.

Social Workers earn an average of $46,450 per year or $22.33 per hour in Peoria.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Peoria Social Workers earn an average of $51,807 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Peoria are School Psychologists($66,580), Health Care Social Workers($50,730), Substance Abuse Counselors($49,690).

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