Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Jefferson City
Compared to Missouri
Jefferson City Social Workers earn an average of $42,830 or $20.59 per hour which is 4% more than the Missouri average salary of $41,070.
| Average | Jefferson City | Missouri | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.59 | $19.75 | 4.25% |
| Annual Salary | $42,830 | $41,070 | 4.29% |
Compared to the U.S.
Jefferson City Social Workers earn an average of $42,830 or $20.59 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Jefferson City | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.59 | $26.39 | -21.98% |
| Annual Salary | $42,830 | $54,880 | -21.96% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Jefferson City earns an average annual salary of $48,178 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $41,070. per year.
Cost-of-living in Jefferson City is 11% less than the Missouri average, which means Jefferson City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | $42,830 | 88.90% | $48,178 |
| Missouri | $41,070 | 92.49% | $44,405 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Jefferson City, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,200 and $46,920 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $59,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,050, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 24 | Under $36,050 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 36 | $36,050 – $37,200 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 60 | $37,200 – $37,200 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 60 | $37,200 – $46,920 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 36 | $37,200 – $59,360 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 24 | Above $59,360 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $42,830, Jefferson City Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($113,770), and Health Care Social Workers ($50,070).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($38,820).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $113,770 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $50,070 |
| Social Workers | $42,830 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $38,820 |
FAQ for Jefferson City Social Workers
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