Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Portland-South Portland
Compared to Maine
Portland-South Portland Social Workers earn an average of $68,890 or $33.12 per hour which is 12% more than the Maine average salary of $61,070.
| Average | Portland-South Portland | Maine | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $33.12 | $29.36 | 12.81% |
| Annual Salary | $68,890 | $61,070 | 12.80% |
Compared to the U.S.
Portland-South Portland Social Workers earn an average of $68,890 or $33.12 per hour which is 25% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Portland-South Portland | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $33.12 | $26.39 | 25.50% |
| Annual Salary | $68,890 | $54,880 | 25.53% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Portland-South Portland earns an average annual salary of $74,524 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $61,070. per year.
Cost-of-living in Portland-South Portland is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Portland-South Portland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $68,890 | 92.44% | $74,524 |
| Maine | $61,070 | 96.78% | $63,102 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Portland-South Portland, 50% of Social Workers earn between $54,810 and $77,670 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $97,550, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $48,820, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 49 | Under $48,820 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 74 | $48,820 – $54,810 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 122 | $54,810 – $61,840 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 122 | $61,840 – $77,670 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 74 | $61,840 – $97,550 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 49 | Above $97,550 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $68,890, Portland-South Portland Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($83,310), Forensic Psychologists ($80,300), School Psychologists ($79,680), and Psychology Teachers ($72,220).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($58,940), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,550).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $83,310 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $80,300 |
| School Psychologists | $79,680 |
| Psychology Teachers | $72,220 |
| Social Workers | $68,890 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $61,550 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,940 |
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