Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 890.
  • Social Workers in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $44,200 per year or $21.25 per hour.
  • The percentage of Kansas Social Workers who work in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 29%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #5 in Kansas for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Kansas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #382 in the nation for salary and #443 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #68 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Kansas

Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $44,200 or $21.25 per hour which is 7% less than the Kansas average salary of $47,850.

AverageKansas Nonmetropolitan AreaKansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.25$23-7.61%
Annual Salary$44,200$47,850-7.63%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $44,200 or $21.25 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageKansas Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.25$26.39-19.48%
Annual Salary$44,200$54,880-19.46%
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 Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $50,549 which compares to the Kansas average annual salary of $47,850. per year.

Cost-of-living in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the Kansas average, which means Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Kansas average.

  • Kansas average salary is $47,850.
  • Kansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,808.
  • Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $44,200.
  • Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,549.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area$44,20087.44%$50,549
Kansas$47,85092.36%$51,808
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 Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,050 and $47,320 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $59,380, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $34,440, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year89Under $34,440
15%2 – 4 years134$34,440 – $37,050
25%5 – 9 years222$37,050 – $43,990
25%10 – 14 years222$43,990 – $47,320
15%15 – 20 years134$43,990 – $59,380
10%20+ years89Above $59,380
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 $44,200, Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($68,380), School Psychologists ($66,960), Psychology Teachers ($56,090), Health Care Social Workers ($53,420), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,050).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($42,280).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$68,380
School Psychologists$66,960
Psychology Teachers$56,090
Health Care Social Workers$53,420
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,050
Social Workers$44,200
Marriage and Family Therapists$42,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 890.

Social Workers earn an average of $44,200 per year or $21.25 per hour in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $50,549 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($68,380), School Psychologists($66,960), Psychology Teachers($56,090).


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