Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Reno
Compared to Nevada
Reno Social Workers earn an average of $62,900 or $30.24 per hour which is 9% more than the Nevada average salary of $57,670.
| Average | Reno | Nevada | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $30.24 | $27.73 | 9.05% |
| Annual Salary | $62,900 | $57,670 | 9.07% |
Compared to the U.S.
Reno Social Workers earn an average of $62,900 or $30.24 per hour which is 14% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Reno | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $30.24 | $26.39 | 14.59% |
| Annual Salary | $62,900 | $54,880 | 14.61% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Reno earns an average annual salary of $63,574 which compares to the Nevada average annual salary of $57,670. per year.
Cost-of-living in Reno is 1% less than the Nevada average, which means Reno residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nevada average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $62,900 | 98.94% | $63,574 |
| Nevada | $57,670 | 97.06% | $59,417 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Reno, 50% of Social Workers earn between $48,630 and $77,670 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $41,020, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 56 | Under $41,020 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 84 | $41,020 – $48,630 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 140 | $48,630 – $61,280 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 140 | $61,280 – $77,670 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 84 | $61,280 – $77,670 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 56 | Above $77,670 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $62,900, Reno Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($105,490), School Psychologists ($103,220), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,550), Substance Abuse Counselors ($71,690), Health Care Social Workers ($66,890), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($63,950).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $105,490 |
| School Psychologists | $103,220 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $88,550 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $71,690 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $66,890 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $63,950 |
| Social Workers | $62,900 |
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