Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 910.
  • Social Workers in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $59,050 per year or $28.39 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Social Workers who work in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 11%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in Minnesota for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #58 in the nation for salary and #396 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #65 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $59,050 or $28.39 per hour which is 3% less than the Minnesota average salary of $60,940.

AverageNorthwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.39$29.30-3.11%
Annual Salary$59,050$60,940-3.10%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $59,050 or $28.39 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageNorthwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.39$26.397.58%
Annual Salary$59,050$54,8807.60%
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 Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $66,648 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $60,940. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Minnesota average, which means Northwest 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.
  • Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $59,050.
  • Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $66,648.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$59,05088.60%$66,648
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 Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $48,050 and $63,480 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,110, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $39,030, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year91Under $39,030
15%2 – 4 years136$39,030 – $48,050
25%5 – 9 years228$48,050 – $60,350
25%10 – 14 years228$60,350 – $63,480
15%15 – 20 years136$60,350 – $76,110
10%20+ years91Above $76,110
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 $59,050, Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,580), School Psychologists ($74,480), Marriage and Family Therapists ($61,550), and Health Care Social Workers ($60,800).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,580
School Psychologists$74,480
Marriage and Family Therapists$61,550
Health Care Social Workers$60,800
Social Workers$59,050
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,100
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 910.

Social Workers earn an average of $59,050 per year or $28.39 per hour in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $66,648 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($75,580), School Psychologists($74,480), Marriage and Family Therapists($61,550).


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