Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Worcester
Compared to Massachusetts
Worcester Social Workers earn an average of $50,160 or $24.12 per hour which is 8% less than the Massachusetts average salary of $54,980.
| Average | Worcester | Massachusetts | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.12 | $26.43 | -8.74% |
| Annual Salary | $50,160 | $54,980 | -8.77% |
Compared to the U.S.
Worcester Social Workers earn an average of $50,160 or $24.12 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Worcester | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.12 | $26.39 | -8.60% |
| Annual Salary | $50,160 | $54,880 | -8.60% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Worcester earns an average annual salary of $46,141 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $54,980. per year.
Cost-of-living in Worcester is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Worcester residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Massachusetts average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $50,160 | 108.71% | $46,141 |
| Massachusetts | $54,980 | 107.44% | $51,173 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Worcester, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,700 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 $72,960, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 109 | Under $36,910 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 164 | $36,910 – $38,700 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 272 | $38,700 – $47,390 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 272 | $47,390 – $60,250 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 164 | $47,390 – $72,960 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 109 | Above $72,960 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $50,160, Worcester Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,090), School Psychologists ($93,130), Psychology Teachers ($91,780), Health Care Social Workers ($65,950), Marriage and Family Therapists ($60,880), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,500).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $96,090 |
| School Psychologists | $93,130 |
| Psychology Teachers | $91,780 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $65,950 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $60,880 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $54,500 |
| Social Workers | $50,160 |
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