Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for New York-Newark-Jersey City
Compared to New York
New York-Newark-Jersey City Social Workers earn an average of $73,840 or $35.50 per hour which is 7% more than the New York average salary of $68,660.
| Average | New York-Newark-Jersey City | New York | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $35.50 | $33.01 | 7.54% |
| Annual Salary | $73,840 | $68,660 | 7.54% |
Compared to the U.S.
New York-Newark-Jersey City Social Workers earn an average of $73,840 or $35.50 per hour which is 34% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | New York-Newark-Jersey City | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $35.50 | $26.39 | 34.52% |
| Annual Salary | $73,840 | $54,880 | 34.55% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in New York-Newark-Jersey City earns an average annual salary of $63,947 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $68,660. per year.
Cost-of-living in New York-Newark-Jersey City is 15% higher than the New York average, which means New York-Newark-Jersey City residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $73,840 | 115.47% | $63,947 |
| New York | $68,660 | 110.21% | $62,299 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In New York-Newark-Jersey City, 50% of Social Workers earn between $60,300 and $81,230 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $103,570, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $47,320, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 1,927 | Under $47,320 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 2,890 | $47,320 – $60,300 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 4,818 | $60,300 – $73,260 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 4,818 | $73,260 – $81,230 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 2,890 | $73,260 – $103,570 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 1,927 | Above $103,570 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $73,840, New York-Newark-Jersey City Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($129,390), Psychology Teachers ($111,290), Forensic Psychologists ($102,220), School Psychologists ($98,980), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($76,090).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,390), and Health Care Social Workers ($65,890).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $129,390 |
| Psychology Teachers | $111,290 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $102,220 |
| School Psychologists | $98,980 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $76,090 |
| Social Workers | $73,840 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $65,890 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $61,390 |
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