Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Maine
Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $57,560 or $27.68 per hour which is 5% less than the Maine average salary of $61,070.
| Average | Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area | Maine | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.68 | $29.36 | -5.72% |
| Annual Salary | $57,560 | $61,070 | -5.75% |
Compared to the U.S.
Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $57,560 or $27.68 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.68 | $26.39 | 4.89% |
| Annual Salary | $57,560 | $54,880 | 4.88% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $62,267 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $61,070. per year.
Cost-of-living in Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maine average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area | $57,560 | 92.44% | $62,267 |
| Maine | $61,070 | 96.78% | $63,102 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $52,640 and $62,840 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $74,840, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $46,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 25 | Under $46,640 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 38 | $46,640 – $52,640 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 62 | $52,640 – $56,800 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 62 | $56,800 – $62,840 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 38 | $56,800 – $74,840 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 25 | Above $74,840 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $57,560, Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($60,490).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,250).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $60,490 |
| Social Workers | $57,560 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,250 |
FAQ for Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers
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