Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 190.
  • Social Workers in Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $58,590 per year or $28.17 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Social Workers who work in Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #5 in Minnesota for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #65 in the nation for salary and #394 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #316 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $58,590 or $28.17 per hour which is 3% less than the Minnesota average salary of $60,940.

AverageNortheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.17$29.30-3.86%
Annual Salary$58,590$60,940-3.86%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $58,590 or $28.17 per hour which is 6% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageNortheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.17$26.396.74%
Annual Salary$58,590$54,8806.76%
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 Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $66,129 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $60,940. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Minnesota average, which means Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $58,590.
  • Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $66,129.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$58,59088.60%$66,129
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 Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,320 and $75,410 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 $37,300, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year19Under $37,300
15%2 – 4 years28$37,300 – $47,320
25%5 – 9 years48$47,320 – $61,780
25%10 – 14 years48$61,780 – $75,410
15%15 – 20 years28$61,780 – $77,510
10%20+ years19Above $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 $58,590, Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($59,790).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,980).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$59,790
Social Workers$58,590
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,980
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 190.

Social Workers earn an average of $58,590 per year or $28.17 per hour in Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $66,129 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($59,790), Social Workers($58,590), Substance Abuse Counselors($53,980).


Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in Minnesota cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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