Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Cleveland-Elyria
Compared to Ohio
Cleveland-Elyria Social Workers earn an average of $51,290 or $24.66 per hour which is 6% more than the Ohio average salary of $48,200.
| Average | Cleveland-Elyria | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.66 | $23.17 | 6.43% |
| Annual Salary | $51,290 | $48,200 | 6.41% |
Compared to the U.S.
Cleveland-Elyria Social Workers earn an average of $51,290 or $24.66 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Cleveland-Elyria | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.66 | $26.39 | -6.56% |
| Annual Salary | $51,290 | $54,880 | -6.54% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Cleveland-Elyria earns an average annual salary of $55,151 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $48,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Cleveland-Elyria is 7% less than the Ohio average, which means Cleveland-Elyria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland-Elyria | $51,290 | 93.00% | $55,151 |
| Ohio | $48,200 | 91.69% | $52,568 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Cleveland-Elyria, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,430 and $61,140 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 $37,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 246 | Under $37,220 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 369 | $37,220 – $38,430 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 615 | $38,430 – $49,340 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 615 | $49,340 – $61,140 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 369 | $49,340 – $76,880 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 246 | Above $76,880 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $51,290, Cleveland-Elyria Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($127,820), Psychology Teachers ($94,720), Forensic Psychologists ($92,060), School Psychologists ($73,590), Marriage and Family Therapists ($61,230), and Health Care Social Workers ($61,200).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,720).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $127,820 |
| Psychology Teachers | $94,720 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $92,060 |
| School Psychologists | $73,590 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $61,230 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $61,200 |
| Social Workers | $51,290 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,720 |
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