Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Ohio
Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,780 or $21.05 per hour which is 9% less than the Ohio average salary of $48,200.
| Average | Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.05 | $23.17 | -9.15% |
| Annual Salary | $43,780 | $48,200 | -9.17% |
Compared to the U.S.
Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,780 or $21.05 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.05 | $26.39 | -20.23% |
| Annual Salary | $43,780 | $54,880 | -20.23% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $49,886 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $48,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 12% less than the Ohio average, which means Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area | $43,780 | 87.76% | $49,886 |
| Ohio | $48,200 | 91.69% | $52,568 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,320 and $47,500 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,160, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,580, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 38 | Under $29,580 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 57 | $29,580 – $37,320 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 95 | $37,320 – $45,110 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 95 | $45,110 – $47,500 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 57 | $45,110 – $60,160 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 38 | Above $60,160 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $43,780, Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($103,690), Psychology Teachers ($88,190), School Psychologists ($69,430), Health Care Social Workers ($52,280), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,080).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $103,690 |
| Psychology Teachers | $88,190 |
| School Psychologists | $69,430 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $52,280 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $50,080 |
| Social Workers | $43,780 |
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