Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Columbus
Compared to Ohio
Columbus Social Workers earn an average of $48,670 or $23.40 per hour which is almost same as Ohio average salary of $48,200.
| Average | Columbus | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.40 | $23.17 | 0.99% |
| Annual Salary | $48,670 | $48,200 | 0.98% |
Compared to the U.S.
Columbus Social Workers earn an average of $48,670 or $23.40 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Columbus | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.40 | $26.39 | -11.33% |
| Annual Salary | $48,670 | $54,880 | -11.32% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Columbus earns an average annual salary of $51,650 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $48,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Columbus is 6% less than the Ohio average, which means Columbus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $48,670 | 94.23% | $51,650 |
| Ohio | $48,200 | 91.69% | $52,568 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Columbus, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,210 and $49,470 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $62,380, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,080, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 197 | Under $37,080 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 296 | $37,080 – $38,210 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 492 | $38,210 – $48,690 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 492 | $48,690 – $49,470 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 296 | $48,690 – $62,380 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 197 | Above $62,380 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $48,670, Columbus Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,540), Forensic Psychologists ($95,100), Psychology Teachers ($93,840), School Psychologists ($75,760), Health Care Social Workers ($59,260), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,480), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,770).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $96,540 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $95,100 |
| Psychology Teachers | $93,840 |
| School Psychologists | $75,760 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $59,260 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $58,480 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $54,770 |
| Social Workers | $48,670 |
FAQ for Columbus Social Workers
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