Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 440.
  • Social Workers in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $60,460 per year or $29.07 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Social Workers who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in Minnesota for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #44 in the nation for salary and #393 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #157 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $60,460 or $29.07 per hour which is almost same as Minnesota average salary of $60,940.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.07$29.30-0.78%
Annual Salary$60,460$60,940-0.79%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $60,460 or $29.07 per hour which is 10% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.07$26.3910.16%
Annual Salary$60,460$54,88010.17%
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 Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $68,239 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $60,940. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Minnesota average, which means Southeast 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.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $60,460.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $68,239.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$60,46088.60%$68,239
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 Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $49,230 and $76,000 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,520, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year44Under $38,520
15%2 – 4 years66$38,520 – $49,230
25%5 – 9 years110$49,230 – $60,170
25%10 – 14 years110$60,170 – $76,000
15%15 – 20 years66$60,170 – $77,390
10%20+ years44Above $77,390
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 $60,460, Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Marriage and Family Therapists ($68,660), School Psychologists ($68,070), and Health Care Social Workers ($63,950).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,000).

TitleAnnual Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists$68,660
School Psychologists$68,070
Health Care Social Workers$63,950
Social Workers$60,460
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 440.

Social Workers earn an average of $60,460 per year or $29.07 per hour in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $68,239 per year or $33 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area are Marriage and Family Therapists($68,660), School Psychologists($68,070), Health Care Social Workers($63,950).


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