Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Akron
Compared to Ohio
Akron Social Workers earn an average of $50,070 or $24.07 per hour which is 3% more than the Ohio average salary of $48,200.
| Average | Akron | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.07 | $23.17 | 3.88% |
| Annual Salary | $50,070 | $48,200 | 3.88% |
Compared to the U.S.
Akron Social Workers earn an average of $50,070 or $24.07 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Akron | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.07 | $26.39 | -8.79% |
| Annual Salary | $50,070 | $54,880 | -8.76% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Akron earns an average annual salary of $53,862 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $48,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Akron is 7% less than the Ohio average, which means Akron residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $50,070 | 92.96% | $53,862 |
| Ohio | $48,200 | 91.69% | $52,568 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Akron, 50% of Social Workers earn between $46,640 and $48,560 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,880, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,110, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 90 | Under $37,110 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 135 | $37,110 – $46,640 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 225 | $46,640 – $47,740 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 225 | $47,740 – $48,560 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 135 | $47,740 – $76,880 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 90 | Above $76,880 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $50,070, Akron Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,980), School Psychologists ($65,180), Health Care Social Workers ($57,510), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,770).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $88,980 |
| School Psychologists | $65,180 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,510 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $50,770 |
| Social Workers | $50,070 |
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