Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Kokomo
Compared to Indiana
Kokomo Social Workers earn an average of $41,450 or $19.93 per hour which is 8% less than the Indiana average salary of $45,520.
| Average | Kokomo | Indiana | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $19.93 | $21.89 | -8.95% |
| Annual Salary | $41,450 | $45,520 | -8.94% |
Compared to the U.S.
Kokomo Social Workers earn an average of $41,450 or $19.93 per hour which is 24% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Kokomo | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $19.93 | $26.39 | -24.48% |
| Annual Salary | $41,450 | $54,880 | -24.47% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Kokomo earns an average annual salary of $46,235 which compares to the Indiana average annual salary of $45,520. per year.
Cost-of-living in Kokomo is 10% less than the Indiana average, which means Kokomo residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Indiana average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $41,450 | 89.65% | $46,235 |
| Indiana | $45,520 | 92.50% | $49,211 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Kokomo, 50% of Social Workers earn between $31,040 and $46,920 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $54,090, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $31,040, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 19 | Under $31,040 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 28 | $31,040 – $31,040 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 48 | $31,040 – $38,670 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 48 | $38,670 – $46,920 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 28 | $38,670 – $54,090 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 19 | Above $54,090 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $41,450, Kokomo Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($51,060), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,820).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $51,060 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,820 |
| Social Workers | $41,450 |
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