Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Bismarck
Compared to North Dakota
Bismarck Social Workers earn an average of $64,500 or $31.01 per hour which is 8% more than the North Dakota average salary of $59,390.
| Average | Bismarck | North Dakota | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $31.01 | $28.55 | 8.62% |
| Annual Salary | $64,500 | $59,390 | 8.60% |
Compared to the U.S.
Bismarck Social Workers earn an average of $64,500 or $31.01 per hour which is 17% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Bismarck | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $31.01 | $26.39 | 17.51% |
| Annual Salary | $64,500 | $54,880 | 17.53% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Bismarck earns an average annual salary of $68,442 which compares to the North Dakota average annual salary of $59,390. per year.
Cost-of-living in Bismarck is 6% less than the North Dakota average, which means Bismarck residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Dakota average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $64,500 | 94.24% | $68,442 |
| North Dakota | $59,390 | 92.04% | $64,526 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Bismarck, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,790 and $63,590 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $98,520, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $47,150, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 17 | Under $47,150 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 26 | $47,150 – $47,790 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 42 | $47,790 – $60,860 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 42 | $60,860 – $63,590 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 26 | $60,860 – $98,520 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 17 | Above $98,520 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $64,500, Bismarck Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($111,590).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($54,930), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,340).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $111,590 |
| Social Workers | $64,500 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $61,340 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $54,930 |
FAQ for Bismarck Social Workers
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