Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Leominster-Gardner is 160.
  • Social Workers in Leominster-Gardner earn an average of $52,630 per year or $25.30 per hour.
  • The percentage of Massachusetts Social Workers who work in Leominster-Gardner is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Leominster-Gardner is less than 1%.

Rankings for Leominster-Gardner

  • Ranks #4 in Massachusetts for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Massachusetts for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #153 in the nation for salary and #19 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #359 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Massachusetts

Leominster-Gardner Social Workers earn an average of $52,630 or $25.30 per hour which is 4% less than the Massachusetts average salary of $54,980.

AverageLeominster-GardnerMassachusetts% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.30$26.43-4.28%
Annual Salary$52,630$54,980-4.27%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Leominster-Gardner Social Workers earn an average of $52,630 or $25.30 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageLeominster-GardnerU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.30$26.39-4.13%
Annual Salary$52,630$54,880-4.10%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Leominster-Gardner earns an average annual salary of $48,413 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $54,980. per year.

Cost-of-living in Leominster-Gardner is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Leominster-Gardner residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Massachusetts average.

  • Massachusetts average salary is $54,980.
  • Massachusetts cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,173.
  • Leominster-Gardner average salary is $52,630.
  • Leominster-Gardner cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,413.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Leominster-Gardner$52,630108.71%$48,413
Massachusetts$54,980107.44%$51,173
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Leominster-Gardner, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,510 and $60,250 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,660, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,110, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year16Under $36,110
15%2 – 4 years24$36,110 – $37,510
25%5 – 9 years40$37,510 – $60,250
25%10 – 14 years40$60,250 – $60,250
15%15 – 20 years24$60,250 – $60,660
10%20+ years16Above $60,660
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $52,630, Leominster-Gardner Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,960), Psychology Teachers ($77,940), School Psychologists ($75,590), Health Care Social Workers ($58,800), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,170).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$82,960
Psychology Teachers$77,940
School Psychologists$75,590
Health Care Social Workers$58,800
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,170
Social Workers$52,630
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Leominster-Gardner Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Leominster-Gardner is 160.

Social Workers earn an average of $52,630 per year or $25.30 per hour in Leominster-Gardner.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Leominster-Gardner Social Workers earn an average of $48,413 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Leominster-Gardner are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($82,960), Psychology Teachers($77,940), School Psychologists($75,590).


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