Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Dayton
Compared to Ohio
Dayton Social Workers earn an average of $49,080 or $23.59 per hour which is 1% more than the Ohio average salary of $48,200.
| Average | Dayton | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.59 | $23.17 | 1.81% |
| Annual Salary | $49,080 | $48,200 | 1.83% |
Compared to the U.S.
Dayton Social Workers earn an average of $49,080 or $23.59 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Dayton | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.59 | $26.39 | -10.61% |
| Annual Salary | $49,080 | $54,880 | -10.57% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Dayton earns an average annual salary of $55,925 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $48,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Dayton is 12% less than the Ohio average, which means Dayton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $49,080 | 87.76% | $55,925 |
| Ohio | $48,200 | 91.69% | $52,568 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Dayton, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,910 and $61,280 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,280, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,480, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 75 | Under $37,480 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 112 | $37,480 – $37,910 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 188 | $37,910 – $48,220 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 188 | $48,220 – $61,280 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 112 | $48,220 – $61,280 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 75 | Above $61,280 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $49,080, Dayton Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($112,800), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($111,610), Psychology Teachers ($79,680), School Psychologists ($74,110), Health Care Social Workers ($59,410), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,930).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $112,800 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $111,610 |
| Psychology Teachers | $79,680 |
| School Psychologists | $74,110 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $59,410 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,930 |
| Social Workers | $49,080 |
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