Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Grand Island
Compared to Nebraska
Grand Island Social Workers earn an average of $56,790 or $27.30 per hour which is 29% more than the Nebraska average salary of $43,730.
| Average | Grand Island | Nebraska | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.30 | $21.03 | 29.81% |
| Annual Salary | $56,790 | $43,730 | 29.87% |
Compared to the U.S.
Grand Island Social Workers earn an average of $56,790 or $27.30 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Grand Island | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.30 | $26.39 | 3.45% |
| Annual Salary | $56,790 | $54,880 | 3.48% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Grand Island earns an average annual salary of $62,717 which compares to the Nebraska average annual salary of $43,730. per year.
Cost-of-living in Grand Island is 9% less than the Nebraska average, which means Grand Island residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nebraska average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island | $56,790 | 90.55% | $62,717 |
| Nebraska | $43,730 | 92.89% | $47,077 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Grand Island, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,200 and $77,500 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $102,400, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,760, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 10 | Under $36,760 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 15 | $36,760 – $37,200 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 25 | $37,200 – $46,920 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 25 | $46,920 – $77,500 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 15 | $46,920 – $102,400 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 10 | Above $102,400 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,700).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Social Workers | $56,790 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $49,700 |
FAQ for Grand Island Social Workers
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