Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 470.
  • Social Workers in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $48,380 per year or $23.26 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Social Workers who work in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #12 in Illinois for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #255 in the nation for salary and #466 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #140 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $48,380 or $23.26 per hour which is 13% less than the Illinois average salary of $55,930.

AverageWest Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan AreaIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.26$26.89-13.50%
Annual Salary$48,380$55,930-13.50%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $48,380 or $23.26 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageWest Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.26$26.39-11.86%
Annual Salary$48,380$54,880-11.84%
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 West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $55,982 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $55,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Illinois average, which means West Central 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.
  • West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $48,380.
  • West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,982.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area$48,38086.42%$55,982
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 West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $35,990 and $60,250 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $26,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year47Under $26,730
15%2 – 4 years70$26,730 – $35,990
25%5 – 9 years118$35,990 – $45,230
25%10 – 14 years118$45,230 – $60,250
15%15 – 20 years70$45,230 – $76,410
10%20+ years47Above $76,410
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 $48,380, West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($76,760), Psychology Teachers ($68,180), and School Psychologists ($64,020).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($40,700), Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,940), and Health Care Social Workers ($45,640).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,760
Psychology Teachers$68,180
School Psychologists$64,020
Social Workers$48,380
Health Care Social Workers$45,640
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,940
Marriage and Family Therapists$40,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 470.

Social Workers earn an average of $48,380 per year or $23.26 per hour in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $55,982 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($76,760), Psychology Teachers($68,180), School Psychologists($64,020).


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