Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lawrence
Compared to Kansas
Lawrence Social Workers earn an average of $45,100 or $21.68 per hour which is 5% less than the Kansas average salary of $47,850.
| Average | Lawrence | Kansas | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.68 | $23 | -5.74% |
| Annual Salary | $45,100 | $47,850 | -5.75% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lawrence Social Workers earn an average of $45,100 or $21.68 per hour which is 17% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Lawrence | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.68 | $26.39 | -17.85% |
| Annual Salary | $45,100 | $54,880 | -17.82% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Lawrence earns an average annual salary of $48,370 which compares to the Kansas average annual salary of $47,850. per year.
Cost-of-living in Lawrence is 7% less than the Kansas average, which means Lawrence residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Kansas average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $45,100 | 93.24% | $48,370 |
| Kansas | $47,850 | 92.36% | $51,808 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lawrence, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,340 and $49,330 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,510, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,700, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 9 | Under $30,700 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 14 | $30,700 – $37,340 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 22 | $37,340 – $43,080 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 22 | $43,080 – $49,330 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 14 | $43,080 – $60,510 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 9 | Above $60,510 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $45,100, Lawrence Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($83,110), Health Care Social Workers ($61,880), School Psychologists ($59,070), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,740).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $83,110 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $61,880 |
| School Psychologists | $59,070 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,740 |
| Social Workers | $45,100 |
FAQ for Lawrence Social Workers
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