Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for California-Lexington Park
Compared to Maryland
California-Lexington Park Social Workers earn an average of $58,830 or $28.28 per hour which is 5% less than the Maryland average salary of $62,440.
| Average | California-Lexington Park | Maryland | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.28 | $30.02 | -5.80% |
| Annual Salary | $58,830 | $62,440 | -5.78% |
Compared to the U.S.
California-Lexington Park Social Workers earn an average of $58,830 or $28.28 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | California-Lexington Park | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.28 | $26.39 | 7.16% |
| Annual Salary | $58,830 | $54,880 | 7.20% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in California-Lexington Park earns an average annual salary of $60,806 which compares to the Maryland average annual salary of $62,440. per year.
Cost-of-living in California-Lexington Park is 3% less than the Maryland average, which means California-Lexington Park residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maryland average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California-Lexington Park | $58,830 | 96.75% | $60,806 |
| Maryland | $62,440 | 106.47% | $58,646 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In California-Lexington Park, 50% of Social Workers earn between $46,920 and $75,000 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $81,820, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,200, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 6 | Under $37,200 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 9 | $37,200 – $46,920 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 15 | $46,920 – $53,770 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 15 | $53,770 – $75,000 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 9 | $53,770 – $81,820 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6 | Above $81,820 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,350), and Health Care Social Workers ($46,530).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Social Workers | $58,830 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $46,530 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $44,350 |
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