Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Springfield
Compared to Missouri
Springfield Social Workers earn an average of $39,220 or $18.86 per hour which is 4% less than the Missouri average salary of $41,070.
| Average | Springfield | Missouri | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.86 | $19.75 | -4.51% |
| Annual Salary | $39,220 | $41,070 | -4.50% |
Compared to the U.S.
Springfield Social Workers earn an average of $39,220 or $18.86 per hour which is 28% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Springfield | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.86 | $26.39 | -28.53% |
| Annual Salary | $39,220 | $54,880 | -28.53% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Springfield earns an average annual salary of $43,607 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $41,070. per year.
Cost-of-living in Springfield is 10% less than the Missouri average, which means Springfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $39,220 | 89.94% | $43,607 |
| Missouri | $41,070 | 92.49% | $44,405 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Springfield, 50% of Social Workers earn between $33,640 and $44,050 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $47,310, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $28,770, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 51 | Under $28,770 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 76 | $28,770 – $33,640 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 128 | $33,640 – $36,740 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 128 | $36,740 – $44,050 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 76 | $36,740 – $47,310 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 51 | Above $47,310 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $39,220, Springfield Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($69,560), Psychology Teachers ($67,970), and Health Care Social Workers ($48,370).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($35,950).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $69,560 |
| Psychology Teachers | $67,970 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $48,370 |
| Social Workers | $39,220 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $35,950 |
FAQ for Springfield Social Workers
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