Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 440.
  • Social Workers in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $56,530 per year or $27.18 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Social Workers who work in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in Illinois for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #92 in the nation for salary and #464 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #158 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $56,530 or $27.18 per hour which is 1% more than the Illinois average salary of $55,930.

AverageSouth Illinois Nonmetropolitan AreaIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.18$26.891.08%
Annual Salary$56,530$55,9301.07%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $56,530 or $27.18 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageSouth Illinois Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.18$26.392.99%
Annual Salary$56,530$54,8803.01%
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 South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $65,413 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $55,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Illinois average, which means South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $56,530.
  • South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $65,413.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area$56,53086.42%$65,413
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 South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,060 and $76,620 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $81,990, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year44Under $29,240
15%2 – 4 years66$29,240 – $37,060
25%5 – 9 years110$37,060 – $56,830
25%10 – 14 years110$56,830 – $76,620
15%15 – 20 years66$56,830 – $81,990
10%20+ years44Above $81,990
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 $56,530, South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($64,620).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($42,630), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,040).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$64,620
Social Workers$56,530
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,040
Health Care Social Workers$42,630
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 440.

Social Workers earn an average of $56,530 per year or $27.18 per hour in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $65,413 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($64,620), Social Workers($56,530), Substance Abuse Counselors($44,040).


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