Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lima
Compared to Ohio
Lima Social Workers earn an average of $44,480 or $21.39 per hour which is 7% less than the Ohio average salary of $48,200.
| Average | Lima | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.39 | $23.17 | -7.68% |
| Annual Salary | $44,480 | $48,200 | -7.72% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lima Social Workers earn an average of $44,480 or $21.39 per hour which is 18% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Lima | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.39 | $26.39 | -18.95% |
| Annual Salary | $44,480 | $54,880 | -18.95% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Lima earns an average annual salary of $50,006 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $48,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Lima is 11% less than the Ohio average, which means Lima 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | $44,480 | 88.95% | $50,006 |
| Ohio | $48,200 | 91.69% | $52,568 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lima, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,700 and $47,760 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,510, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,700, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 13 | Under $37,700 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 20 | $37,700 – $37,700 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 32 | $37,700 – $38,720 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 32 | $38,720 – $47,760 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 20 | $38,720 – $60,510 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 13 | Above $60,510 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $44,480, Lima Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($58,470), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,810).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,470 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $45,810 |
| Social Workers | $44,480 |
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