Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Duluth
Compared to Minnesota
Duluth Social Workers earn an average of $64,320 or $30.92 per hour which is 5% more than the Minnesota average salary of $60,940.
| Average | Duluth | Minnesota | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $30.92 | $29.30 | 5.53% |
| Annual Salary | $64,320 | $60,940 | 5.55% |
Compared to the U.S.
Duluth Social Workers earn an average of $64,320 or $30.92 per hour which is 17% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Duluth | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $30.92 | $26.39 | 17.17% |
| Annual Salary | $64,320 | $54,880 | 17.20% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Duluth earns an average annual salary of $72,604 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $60,940. per year.
Cost-of-living in Duluth is 11% less than the Minnesota average, which means Duluth residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Minnesota average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $64,320 | 88.59% | $72,604 |
| Minnesota | $60,940 | 98.62% | $61,793 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Duluth, 50% of Social Workers earn between $49,340 and $76,490 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,490, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,980, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 56 | Under $38,980 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 84 | $38,980 – $49,340 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 140 | $49,340 – $60,510 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 140 | $60,510 – $76,490 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 84 | $60,510 – $76,490 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 56 | Above $76,490 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $64,320, Duluth Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($78,780), Psychology Teachers ($77,410), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($67,760).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,770), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,120).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $78,780 |
| Psychology Teachers | $77,410 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $67,760 |
| Social Workers | $64,320 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $56,120 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,770 |
FAQ for Duluth Social Workers
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