Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Flint
Compared to Michigan
Flint Social Workers earn an average of $53,840 or $25.88 per hour which is 3% more than the Michigan average salary of $51,900.
| Average | Flint | Michigan | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.88 | $24.95 | 3.73% |
| Annual Salary | $53,840 | $51,900 | 3.74% |
Compared to the U.S.
Flint Social Workers earn an average of $53,840 or $25.88 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Flint | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.88 | $26.39 | -1.93% |
| Annual Salary | $53,840 | $54,880 | -1.90% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Flint earns an average annual salary of $59,989 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $51,900. per year.
Cost-of-living in Flint is 10% less than the Michigan average, which means Flint 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint | $53,840 | 89.75% | $59,989 |
| Michigan | $51,900 | 94.04% | $55,189 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Flint, 50% of Social Workers earn between $46,280 and $61,630 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $73,550, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,090, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 47 | Under $38,090 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 70 | $38,090 – $46,280 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 118 | $46,280 – $53,640 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 118 | $53,640 – $61,630 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 70 | $53,640 – $73,550 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 47 | Above $73,550 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $53,840, Flint Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($74,530), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($70,650), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,750).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,320).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $74,530 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $70,650 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,750 |
| Social Workers | $53,840 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $51,320 |
FAQ for Flint Social Workers
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