Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Battle Creek
Compared to Michigan
Battle Creek Social Workers earn an average of $55,820 or $26.84 per hour which is 7% more than the Michigan average salary of $51,900.
| Average | Battle Creek | Michigan | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.84 | $24.95 | 7.58% |
| Annual Salary | $55,820 | $51,900 | 7.55% |
Compared to the U.S.
Battle Creek Social Workers earn an average of $55,820 or $26.84 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Battle Creek | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.84 | $26.39 | 1.71% |
| Annual Salary | $55,820 | $54,880 | 1.71% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Battle Creek earns an average annual salary of $61,260 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $51,900. per year.
Cost-of-living in Battle Creek is 9% less than the Michigan average, which means Battle Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $55,820 | 91.12% | $61,260 |
| Michigan | $51,900 | 94.04% | $55,189 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Battle Creek, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,390 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 $77,510, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,430, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 17 | Under $38,430 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 26 | $38,430 – $47,390 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 42 | $47,390 – $60,250 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 42 | $60,250 – $60,250 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 26 | $60,250 – $77,510 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 17 | Above $77,510 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $55,820, Battle Creek Social Workers tend to earn less than Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,090), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,030).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $60,090 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $56,030 |
| Social Workers | $55,820 |
FAQ for Battle Creek Social Workers
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