2023 Salary Report for Social Workers in North Dakota

Salary Report for North Dakota Social Workers

North Dakota Rankings

Compare North Dakota to U.S.

North Dakota Social Workers earn an average of $59,390 which is 8% more than the national average salary of $54,880.

Type	North Dakota	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$28.55	$26.39	8.18%
Average Annual Salary	$59,390	$54,880	8.22%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In North Dakota, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,780 and $62,630 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,510, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $46,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	79	Under $46,640
15%	2 – 4 years	118	$46,640 – $47,780
25%	5 – 9 years	198	$47,780 – $59,810
25%	10 – 14 years	198	$59,810 – $62,630
15%	15 – 20 years	118	$59,810 – $77,510
10%	20+ years	79	Above $77,510

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in North Dakota psychologists earn about $64,526 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $54,880.

Cost-of-living in North Dakota is 8% less than the national average, which means North Dakota residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $59,390, North Dakota Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($112,160), Forensic Psychologists ($92,820), Psychology Teachers ($85,420), School Psychologists ($68,730), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,880).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($50,980), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,580).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$112,160
Forensic Psychologists	$92,820
Psychology Teachers	$85,420
School Psychologists	$68,730
Substance Abuse Counselors	$59,880
Social Workers	$59,390
Health Care Social Workers	$55,580
Marriage and Family Therapists	$50,980

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in North Dakota the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (920), Social Workers (810) and Health Care Social Workers (450).

The three professions in North Dakota needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Marriage and Family Therapists (23.1%), Substance Abuse Counselors (19.5%) and Forensic Psychologists (14.3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	770	920	19.5%	90
Social Workers	720	810	12.5%	80
Health Care Social Workers	410	450	9.8%	40
Marriage and Family Therapists	130	160	23.1%	20
Psychology Teachers	90	90	0%	10
Forensic Psychologists	70	80	14.3%	10

Salaries Ranked by North Dakota Cities

The average salary for Social Workers in North Dakota is $59,390. The top cities that pay Social Workers the most are Bismarck ($64,500), Grand Forks ($59,300) and West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area ($59,180).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Bismarck ($68,442), West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area ($65,770) and Grand Forks ($64,310).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Bismarck	$64,500	$68,442	$3,942
Grand Forks	$59,300	$64,310	$5,010
West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area	$59,180	$65,770	$6,590
East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area	$57,060	$63,414	$6,354
Fargo	$56,670	$60,287	$3,617

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