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Rankings for East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Montana
East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,190 or $20.76 per hour which is 2% more than the Montana average salary of $41,980.
| Average | East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area | Montana | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.76 | $20.19 | 2.82% |
| Annual Salary | $43,190 | $41,980 | 2.88% |
Compared to the U.S.
East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,190 or $20.76 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.76 | $26.39 | -21.33% |
| Annual Salary | $43,190 | $54,880 | -21.30% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $46,687 which compares to the Montana average annual salary of $41,980. per year.
Cost-of-living in East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is 7% less than the Montana average, which means East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Montana average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area | $43,190 | 92.51% | $46,687 |
| Montana | $41,980 | 92.44% | $45,413 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,750 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 $29,270, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 13 | Under $29,270 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 20 | $29,270 – $36,750 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 32 | $36,750 – $46,840 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 32 | $46,840 – $46,920 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 20 | $46,840 – $59,360 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 13 | Above $59,360 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $43,190, East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($64,760), Health Care Social Workers ($53,210), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,670).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $64,760 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $53,210 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,670 |
| Social Workers | $43,190 |
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