Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 260.
  • Social Workers in Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $52,310 per year or $25.15 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Hampshire Social Workers who work in Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #6 in New Hampshire for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in New Hampshire for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #163 in the nation for salary and #70 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #254 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Hampshire

Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $52,310 or $25.15 per hour which is 6% less than the New Hampshire average salary of $55,650.

AverageCentral New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaNew Hampshire% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.15$26.76-6.02%
Annual Salary$52,310$55,650-6.00%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $52,310 or $25.15 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageCentral New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.15$26.39-4.70%
Annual Salary$52,310$54,880-4.68%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $51,936 which compares to the New Hampshire average annual salary of $55,650. per year.

Cost-of-living in Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average, which means Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Hampshire average.

  • New Hampshire average salary is $55,650.
  • New Hampshire cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,659.
  • Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $52,310.
  • Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,936.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area$52,310100.72%$51,936
New Hampshire$55,650103.71%$53,659
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $45,590 and $59,770 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $64,500, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year26Under $36,910
15%2 – 4 years39$36,910 – $45,590
25%5 – 9 years65$45,590 – $47,820
25%10 – 14 years65$47,820 – $59,770
15%15 – 20 years39$47,820 – $64,500
10%20+ years26Above $64,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $52,310, Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($93,210), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,370), and Health Care Social Workers ($62,970).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,330).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$93,210
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87,370
Health Care Social Workers$62,970
Social Workers$52,310
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,330
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 260.

Social Workers earn an average of $52,310 per year or $25.15 per hour in Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $51,936 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($93,210), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($87,370), Health Care Social Workers($62,970).


Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in New Hampshire cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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