Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Jacksonville
Compared to North Carolina
Jacksonville Social Workers earn an average of $52,370 or $25.18 per hour which is 2% more than the North Carolina average salary of $51,060.
| Average | Jacksonville | North Carolina | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.18 | $24.55 | 2.57% |
| Annual Salary | $52,370 | $51,060 | 2.57% |
Compared to the U.S.
Jacksonville Social Workers earn an average of $52,370 or $25.18 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Jacksonville | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.18 | $26.39 | -4.59% |
| Annual Salary | $52,370 | $54,880 | -4.57% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Jacksonville earns an average annual salary of $57,708 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $51,060. per year.
Cost-of-living in Jacksonville is 9% less than the North Carolina average, which means Jacksonville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $52,370 | 90.75% | $57,708 |
| North Carolina | $51,060 | 91.84% | $55,597 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Jacksonville, 50% of Social Workers earn between $45,120 and $61,780 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,780, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,560, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 18 | Under $36,560 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 27 | $36,560 – $45,120 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 45 | $45,120 – $49,230 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 45 | $49,230 – $61,780 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 27 | $49,230 – $61,780 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 18 | Above $61,780 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $52,370, Jacksonville Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($94,560).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,820).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $94,560 |
| Social Workers | $52,370 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,820 |
FAQ for Jacksonville Social Workers
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