Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Mississippi
Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $35,520 or $17.08 per hour which is 3% less than the Mississippi average salary of $36,900.
| Average | Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area | Mississippi | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $17.08 | $17.74 | -3.72% |
| Annual Salary | $35,520 | $36,900 | -3.74% |
Compared to the U.S.
Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $35,520 or $17.08 per hour which is 35% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $17.08 | $26.39 | -35.28% |
| Annual Salary | $35,520 | $54,880 | -35.28% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $41,931 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $36,900. per year.
Cost-of-living in Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Mississippi average, which means Southwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area | $35,520 | 84.71% | $41,931 |
| Mississippi | $36,900 | 87.78% | $42,037 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $29,180 and $45,530 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $47,680, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $18,110, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 21 | Under $18,110 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 32 | $18,110 – $29,180 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 52 | $29,180 – $30,960 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 52 | $30,960 – $45,530 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 32 | $30,960 – $47,680 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 21 | Above $47,680 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $35,520, Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($52,940), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($36,360).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $52,940 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $36,360 |
| Social Workers | $35,520 |
FAQ for Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers
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