Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Northwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Oklahoma
Northwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $38,390 or $18.46 per hour which is 11% less than the Oklahoma average salary of $43,580.
| Average | Northwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area | Oklahoma | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.46 | $20.95 | -11.89% |
| Annual Salary | $38,390 | $43,580 | -11.91% |
Compared to the U.S.
Northwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $38,390 or $18.46 per hour which is 30% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Northwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.46 | $26.39 | -30.05% |
| Annual Salary | $38,390 | $54,880 | -30.05% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Northwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $44,096 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $43,580. per year.
Cost-of-living in Northwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the Oklahoma average, which means Northwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oklahoma average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area | $38,390 | 87.06% | $44,096 |
| Oklahoma | $43,580 | 91.32% | $47,722 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Northwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $30,620 and $40,090 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $47,310, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $28,460, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 21 | Under $28,460 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 32 | $28,460 – $30,620 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 52 | $30,620 – $39,570 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 52 | $39,570 – $40,090 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 32 | $39,570 – $47,310 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 21 | Above $47,310 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $38,390, Northwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,720), and Health Care Social Workers ($43,780).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,720 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $43,780 |
| Social Workers | $38,390 |
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