Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in St. Cloud is 260.
  • Social Workers in St. Cloud earn an average of $58,580 per year or $28.17 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Social Workers who work in St. Cloud is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in St. Cloud is less than 1%.

Rankings for St. Cloud

  • Ranks #6 in Minnesota for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #67 in the nation for salary and #239 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #257 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

St. Cloud Social Workers earn an average of $58,580 or $28.17 per hour which is 3% less than the Minnesota average salary of $60,940.

AverageSt. CloudMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.17$29.30-3.86%
Annual Salary$58,580$60,940-3.87%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

St. Cloud Social Workers earn an average of $58,580 or $28.17 per hour which is 6% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageSt. CloudU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.17$26.396.74%
Annual Salary$58,580$54,8806.74%
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 St. Cloud earns an average annual salary of $63,071 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $60,940. per year.

Cost-of-living in St. Cloud is 7% less than the Minnesota average, which means St. Cloud 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.
  • St. Cloud average salary is $58,580.
  • St. Cloud cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,071.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
St. Cloud$58,58092.88%$63,071
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 St. Cloud, 50% of Social Workers earn between $42,490 and $62,950 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $78,360, 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 Year26Under $38,520
15%2 – 4 years39$38,520 – $42,490
25%5 – 9 years65$42,490 – $61,330
25%10 – 14 years65$61,330 – $62,950
15%15 – 20 years39$61,330 – $78,360
10%20+ years26Above $78,360
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 $58,580, St. Cloud Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($105,880), Psychology Teachers ($75,730), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,920).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,970), and Health Care Social Workers ($57,530).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$105,880
Psychology Teachers$75,730
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,920
Social Workers$58,580
Health Care Social Workers$57,530
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for St. Cloud Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in St. Cloud is 260.

Social Workers earn an average of $58,580 per year or $28.17 per hour in St. Cloud.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in St. Cloud Social Workers earn an average of $63,071 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in St. Cloud are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($105,880), Psychology Teachers($75,730), Marriage and Family Therapists($58,920).


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