Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Oklahoma
Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $44,180 or $21.24 per hour which is 1% more than the Oklahoma average salary of $43,580.
| Average | Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area | Oklahoma | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.24 | $20.95 | 1.38% |
| Annual Salary | $44,180 | $43,580 | 1.38% |
Compared to the U.S.
Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $44,180 or $21.24 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.24 | $26.39 | -19.51% |
| Annual Salary | $44,180 | $54,880 | -19.50% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $50,747 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $43,580. per year.
Cost-of-living in Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the Oklahoma average, which means Southwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area | $44,180 | 87.06% | $50,747 |
| Oklahoma | $43,580 | 91.32% | $47,722 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,690 and $49,340 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,080, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,620, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 13 | Under $30,620 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 20 | $30,620 – $37,690 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 32 | $37,690 – $41,870 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 32 | $41,870 – $49,340 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 20 | $41,870 – $60,080 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 13 | Above $60,080 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $44,180, Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($49,820), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,480).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $49,820 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,480 |
| Social Workers | $44,180 |
FAQ for Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers
Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in Oklahoma cities and Metros and U.S. States.
Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data