Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Rochester
Compared to Minnesota
Rochester Social Workers earn an average of $51,020 or $24.53 per hour which is 16% less than the Minnesota average salary of $60,940.
| Average | Rochester | Minnesota | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.53 | $29.30 | -16.28% |
| Annual Salary | $51,020 | $60,940 | -16.28% |
Compared to the U.S.
Rochester Social Workers earn an average of $51,020 or $24.53 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Rochester | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.53 | $26.39 | -7.05% |
| Annual Salary | $51,020 | $54,880 | -7.03% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Rochester earns an average annual salary of $53,858 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $60,940. per year.
Cost-of-living in Rochester is 5% less than the Minnesota average, which means Rochester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $51,020 | 94.73% | $53,858 |
| Minnesota | $60,940 | 98.62% | $61,793 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Rochester, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,240 and $62,630 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,690, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 26 | Under $30,690 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 39 | $30,690 – $37,240 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 65 | $37,240 – $48,690 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 65 | $48,690 – $62,630 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 39 | $48,690 – $77,670 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 26 | Above $77,670 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $51,020, Rochester Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,330), Marriage and Family Therapists ($76,280), School Psychologists ($71,240), Health Care Social Workers ($65,990), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,960).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $101,330 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $76,280 |
| School Psychologists | $71,240 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $65,990 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $54,960 |
| Social Workers | $51,020 |
FAQ for Rochester Social Workers
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