Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Montana
Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $38,890 or $18.70 per hour which is 7% less than the Montana average salary of $41,980.
| Average | Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area | Montana | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.70 | $20.19 | -7.38% |
| Annual Salary | $38,890 | $41,980 | -7.36% |
Compared to the U.S.
Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $38,890 or $18.70 per hour which is 29% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.70 | $26.39 | -29.14% |
| Annual Salary | $38,890 | $54,880 | -29.14% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $42,039 which compares to the Montana average annual salary of $41,980. per year.
Cost-of-living in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is 7% less than the Montana average, which means Southwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area | $38,890 | 92.51% | $42,039 |
| Montana | $41,980 | 92.44% | $45,413 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $30,600 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 $49,470, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 33 | Under $29,240 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 50 | $29,240 – $30,600 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 82 | $30,600 – $37,200 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 82 | $37,200 – $46,920 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 50 | $37,200 – $49,470 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 33 | Above $49,470 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $38,890, Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($82,170), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,540), School Psychologists ($65,620), Health Care Social Workers ($54,610), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,280).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $82,170 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $75,540 |
| School Psychologists | $65,620 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $54,610 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $44,280 |
| Social Workers | $38,890 |
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