Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is 140.
  • Social Workers in East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $57,060 per year or $27.43 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Dakota Social Workers who work in East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is 18%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in North Dakota for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in North Dakota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #85 in the nation for salary and #346 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #380 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Dakota

East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $57,060 or $27.43 per hour which is 3% less than the North Dakota average salary of $59,390.

AverageEast North Dakota Nonmetropolitan AreaNorth Dakota% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.43$28.55-3.92%
Annual Salary$57,060$59,390-3.92%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $57,060 or $27.43 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageEast North Dakota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.43$26.393.94%
Annual Salary$57,060$54,8803.97%
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 East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $63,414 which compares to the North Dakota average annual salary of $59,390. per year.

Cost-of-living in East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is 10% less than the North Dakota average, which means East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Dakota average.

  • North Dakota average salary is $59,390.
  • North Dakota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,526.
  • East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $57,060.
  • East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,414.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area$57,06089.98%$63,414
North Dakota$59,39092.04%$64,526
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 East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $48,390 and $61,870 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $38,850
15%2 – 4 years21$38,850 – $48,390
25%5 – 9 years35$48,390 – $57,350
25%10 – 14 years35$57,350 – $61,870
15%15 – 20 years21$57,350 – $76,360
10%20+ years14Above $76,360
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Social Workers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($49,840), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
Social Workers$57,060
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,100
Health Care Social Workers$49,840
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is 140.

Social Workers earn an average of $57,060 per year or $27.43 per hour in East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $63,414 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area are Social Workers($57,060), Substance Abuse Counselors($52,100), Health Care Social Workers($49,840).


Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in North Dakota cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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