Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Iowa City
Compared to Iowa
Iowa City Social Workers earn an average of $52,880 or $25.42 per hour which is 4% more than the Iowa average salary of $50,380.
| Average | Iowa City | Iowa | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.42 | $24.22 | 4.95% |
| Annual Salary | $52,880 | $50,380 | 4.96% |
Compared to the U.S.
Iowa City Social Workers earn an average of $52,880 or $25.42 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Iowa City | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.42 | $26.39 | -3.68% |
| Annual Salary | $52,880 | $54,880 | -3.64% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Iowa City earns an average annual salary of $55,470 which compares to the Iowa average annual salary of $50,380. per year.
Cost-of-living in Iowa City is 5% less than the Iowa average, which means Iowa City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Iowa average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $52,880 | 95.33% | $55,470 |
| Iowa | $50,380 | 91.05% | $55,332 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Iowa City, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,480 and $61,870 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,250, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,480, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 10 | Under $37,480 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 15 | $37,480 – $37,480 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 25 | $37,480 – $48,690 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 25 | $48,690 – $61,870 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 15 | $48,690 – $77,250 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 10 | Above $77,250 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $52,880, Iowa City Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($131,770), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($109,570), Forensic Psychologists ($105,090), Health Care Social Workers ($63,070), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,470).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $131,770 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $109,570 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $105,090 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $63,070 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $56,470 |
| Social Workers | $52,880 |
FAQ for Iowa City Social Workers
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