Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Mankato-North Mankato is 210.
  • Social Workers in Mankato-North Mankato earn an average of $56,510 per year or $27.17 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Social Workers who work in Mankato-North Mankato is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Mankato-North Mankato is less than 1%.

Rankings for Mankato-North Mankato

  • Ranks #8 in Minnesota for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #94 in the nation for salary and #262 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #308 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Mankato-North Mankato Social Workers earn an average of $56,510 or $27.17 per hour which is 7% less than the Minnesota average salary of $60,940.

AverageMankato-North MankatoMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.17$29.30-7.27%
Annual Salary$56,510$60,940-7.27%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Mankato-North Mankato Social Workers earn an average of $56,510 or $27.17 per hour which is 2% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageMankato-North MankatoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.17$26.392.96%
Annual Salary$56,510$54,8802.97%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Mankato-North Mankato earns an average annual salary of $61,231 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $60,940. per year.

Cost-of-living in Mankato-North Mankato is 8% less than the Minnesota average, which means Mankato-North Mankato residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Minnesota average.

  • Minnesota average salary is $60,940.
  • Minnesota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,793.
  • Mankato-North Mankato average salary is $56,510.
  • Mankato-North Mankato cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,231.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Mankato-North Mankato$56,51092.29%$61,231
Minnesota$60,94098.62%$61,793
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Mankato-North Mankato, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,830 and $76,410 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 $37,020, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year21Under $37,020
15%2 – 4 years32$37,020 – $38,830
25%5 – 9 years52$38,830 – $49,360
25%10 – 14 years52$49,360 – $76,410
15%15 – 20 years32$49,360 – $77,510
10%20+ years21Above $77,510
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $56,510, Mankato-North Mankato Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($108,920), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($91,020), School Psychologists ($72,440), Marriage and Family Therapists ($71,670), and Health Care Social Workers ($62,150).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,270).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$108,920
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91,020
School Psychologists$72,440
Marriage and Family Therapists$71,670
Health Care Social Workers$62,150
Social Workers$56,510
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,270
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Mankato-North Mankato Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Mankato-North Mankato is 210.

Social Workers earn an average of $56,510 per year or $27.17 per hour in Mankato-North Mankato.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Mankato-North Mankato Social Workers earn an average of $61,231 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Mankato-North Mankato are Psychology Teachers($108,920), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($91,020), School Psychologists($72,440).


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