Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Cumberland
Compared to Maryland
Cumberland Social Workers earn an average of $48,990 or $23.56 per hour which is 21% less than the Maryland average salary of $62,440.
| Average | Cumberland | Maryland | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.56 | $30.02 | -21.52% |
| Annual Salary | $48,990 | $62,440 | -21.54% |
Compared to the U.S.
Cumberland Social Workers earn an average of $48,990 or $23.56 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Cumberland | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.56 | $26.39 | -10.72% |
| Annual Salary | $48,990 | $54,880 | -10.73% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Cumberland earns an average annual salary of $55,626 which compares to the Maryland average annual salary of $62,440. per year.
Cost-of-living in Cumberland is 12% less than the Maryland average, which means Cumberland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | $48,990 | 88.07% | $55,626 |
| Maryland | $62,440 | 106.47% | $58,646 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Cumberland, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,890 and $62,700 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $69,840, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,440, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 12 | Under $30,440 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 18 | $30,440 – $36,890 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 30 | $36,890 – $46,420 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 30 | $46,420 – $62,700 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 18 | $46,420 – $69,840 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 12 | Above $69,840 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $48,990, Cumberland Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($51,080), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,290).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $51,080 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $50,290 |
| Social Workers | $48,990 |
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