Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Mississippi
Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $36,100 or $17.36 per hour which is 2% less than the Mississippi average salary of $36,900.
| Average | Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area | Mississippi | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $17.36 | $17.74 | -2.14% |
| Annual Salary | $36,100 | $36,900 | -2.17% |
Compared to the U.S.
Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $36,100 or $17.36 per hour which is 34% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $17.36 | $26.39 | -34.22% |
| Annual Salary | $36,100 | $54,880 | -34.22% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $42,616 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $36,900. per year.
Cost-of-living in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Mississippi average, which means Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Mississippi average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area | $36,100 | 84.71% | $42,616 |
| Mississippi | $36,900 | 87.78% | $42,037 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $30,030 and $43,930 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $48,330, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $27,500, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 54 | Under $27,500 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 81 | $27,500 – $30,030 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 135 | $30,030 – $30,960 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 135 | $30,960 – $43,930 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 81 | $30,960 – $48,330 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 54 | Above $48,330 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $36,100, Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($73,280), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($70,900), School Psychologists ($58,770), Health Care Social Workers ($54,800), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,680).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $73,280 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $70,900 |
| School Psychologists | $58,770 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $54,800 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $42,680 |
| Social Workers | $36,100 |
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