Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Manchester is 180.
  • Social Workers in Manchester earn an average of $55,860 per year or $26.86 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Hampshire Social Workers who work in Manchester is 21%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Manchester is less than 1%.

Rankings for Manchester

  • Ranks #1 in New Hampshire for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in New Hampshire for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #101 in the nation for salary and #68 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #339 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Hampshire

Manchester Social Workers earn an average of $55,860 or $26.86 per hour which is almost same as New Hampshire average salary of $55,650.

AverageManchesterNew Hampshire% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.86$26.760.37%
Annual Salary$55,860$55,6500.38%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Manchester Social Workers earn an average of $55,860 or $26.86 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageManchesterU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.86$26.391.78%
Annual Salary$55,860$54,8801.79%
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 Manchester earns an average annual salary of $55,461 which compares to the New Hampshire average annual salary of $55,650. per year.

Cost-of-living in Manchester is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average, which means Manchester 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.
  • Manchester average salary is $55,860.
  • Manchester cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,461.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Manchester$55,860100.72%$55,461
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 Manchester, 50% of Social Workers earn between $46,910 and $63,340 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $78,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,080, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year18Under $38,080
15%2 – 4 years27$38,080 – $46,910
25%5 – 9 years45$46,910 – $47,720
25%10 – 14 years45$47,720 – $63,340
15%15 – 20 years27$47,720 – $78,360
10%20+ years18Above $78,360
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 $55,860, Manchester Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($75,340), and Health Care Social Workers ($68,050).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,050).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$75,340
Health Care Social Workers$68,050
Social Workers$55,860
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,050
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Manchester Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Manchester is 180.

Social Workers earn an average of $55,860 per year or $26.86 per hour in Manchester.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Manchester Social Workers earn an average of $55,461 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Manchester are School Psychologists($75,340), Health Care Social Workers($68,050), Social Workers($55,860).


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

Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data