Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Rockford
Compared to Illinois
Rockford Social Workers earn an average of $52,570 or $25.27 per hour which is 6% less than the Illinois average salary of $55,930.
| Average | Rockford | Illinois | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.27 | $26.89 | -6.02% |
| Annual Salary | $52,570 | $55,930 | -6.01% |
Compared to the U.S.
Rockford Social Workers earn an average of $52,570 or $25.27 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Rockford | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.27 | $26.39 | -4.24% |
| Annual Salary | $52,570 | $54,880 | -4.21% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Rockford earns an average annual salary of $57,397 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $55,930. per year.
Cost-of-living in Rockford is 8% less than the Illinois average, which means Rockford residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $52,570 | 91.59% | $57,397 |
| Illinois | $55,930 | 100.48% | $55,663 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Rockford, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,200 and $61,330 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,020, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $34,140, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 43 | Under $34,140 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 64 | $34,140 – $38,200 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 108 | $38,200 – $47,760 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 108 | $47,760 – $61,330 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 64 | $47,760 – $77,020 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 43 | Above $77,020 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $52,570, Rockford Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($81,290), School Psychologists ($77,410), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,100).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,590), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,330).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $81,290 |
| School Psychologists | $77,410 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $56,100 |
| Social Workers | $52,570 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $48,330 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,590 |
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