Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Ann Arbor
Compared to Michigan
Ann Arbor Social Workers earn an average of $52,870 or $25.42 per hour which is 1% more than the Michigan average salary of $51,900.
| Average | Ann Arbor | Michigan | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.42 | $24.95 | 1.88% |
| Annual Salary | $52,870 | $51,900 | 1.87% |
Compared to the U.S.
Ann Arbor Social Workers earn an average of $52,870 or $25.42 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Ann Arbor | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.42 | $26.39 | -3.68% |
| Annual Salary | $52,870 | $54,880 | -3.66% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Ann Arbor earns an average annual salary of $53,388 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $51,900. per year.
Cost-of-living in Ann Arbor is 1% less than the Michigan average, which means Ann Arbor residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Michigan average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $52,870 | 99.03% | $53,388 |
| Michigan | $51,900 | 94.04% | $55,189 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Ann Arbor, 50% of Social Workers earn between $39,000 and $62,770 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,880, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 44 | Under $37,220 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 66 | $37,220 – $39,000 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 110 | $39,000 – $49,630 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 110 | $49,630 – $62,770 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 66 | $49,630 – $76,880 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 44 | Above $76,880 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $52,870, Ann Arbor Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($117,020), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($85,960), School Psychologists ($79,050), Health Care Social Workers ($66,500), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,440).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $117,020 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $85,960 |
| School Psychologists | $79,050 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $66,500 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $58,440 |
| Social Workers | $52,870 |
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