Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Utica-Rome is 290.
  • Social Workers in Utica-Rome earn an average of $58,790 per year or $28.26 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Social Workers who work in Utica-Rome is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Utica-Rome is less than 1%.

Rankings for Utica-Rome

  • Ranks #8 in New York for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #64 in the nation for salary and #222 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #226 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Utica-Rome Social Workers earn an average of $58,790 or $28.26 per hour which is 14% less than the New York average salary of $68,660.

AverageUtica-RomeNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.26$33.01-14.39%
Annual Salary$58,790$68,660-14.38%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Utica-Rome Social Workers earn an average of $58,790 or $28.26 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageUtica-RomeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.26$26.397.09%
Annual Salary$58,790$54,8807.12%
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 Utica-Rome earns an average annual salary of $62,998 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $68,660. per year.

Cost-of-living in Utica-Rome is 7% less than the New York average, which means Utica-Rome residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.

  • New York average salary is $68,660.
  • New York cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,299.
  • Utica-Rome average salary is $58,790.
  • Utica-Rome cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,998.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Utica-Rome$58,79093.32%$62,998
New York$68,660110.21%$62,299
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 Utica-Rome, 50% of Social Workers earn between $48,610 and $62,870 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $78,180, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $39,380, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year29Under $39,380
15%2 – 4 years44$39,380 – $48,610
25%5 – 9 years72$48,610 – $60,250
25%10 – 14 years72$60,250 – $62,870
15%15 – 20 years44$60,250 – $78,180
10%20+ years29Above $78,180
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 $58,790, Utica-Rome Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($102,330), and School Psychologists ($89,720).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($52,560), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,550).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$102,330
School Psychologists$89,720
Social Workers$58,790
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,550
Health Care Social Workers$52,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Utica-Rome Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Utica-Rome is 290.

Social Workers earn an average of $58,790 per year or $28.26 per hour in Utica-Rome.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Utica-Rome Social Workers earn an average of $62,998 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Utica-Rome are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($102,330), School Psychologists($89,720), Social Workers($58,790).


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