Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to North Dakota
West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $59,180 or $28.45 per hour which is almost same as North Dakota average salary of $59,390.
| Average | West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area | North Dakota | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.45 | $28.55 | -0.35% |
| Annual Salary | $59,180 | $59,390 | -0.35% |
Compared to the U.S.
West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $59,180 or $28.45 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.45 | $26.39 | 7.81% |
| Annual Salary | $59,180 | $54,880 | 7.84% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $65,770 which compares to the North Dakota average annual salary of $59,390. per year.
Cost-of-living in West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area is 10% less than the North Dakota average, which means West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area | $59,180 | 89.98% | $65,770 |
| North Dakota | $59,390 | 92.04% | $64,526 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,930 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 $76,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $47,310, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 27 | Under $47,310 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 40 | $47,310 – $47,930 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 68 | $47,930 – $60,300 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 68 | $60,300 – $61,780 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 40 | $60,300 – $76,670 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 27 | Above $76,670 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $59,180, West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($111,780).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($52,930), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,680).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $111,780 |
| Social Workers | $59,180 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $57,680 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $52,930 |
FAQ for West North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers
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