Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Salem
Compared to Oregon
Salem Social Workers earn an average of $55,980 or $26.91 per hour which is 2% more than the Oregon average salary of $54,790.
| Average | Salem | Oregon | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.91 | $26.34 | 2.16% |
| Annual Salary | $55,980 | $54,790 | 2.17% |
Compared to the U.S.
Salem Social Workers earn an average of $55,980 or $26.91 per hour which is 2% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Salem | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.91 | $26.39 | 1.97% |
| Annual Salary | $55,980 | $54,880 | 2.00% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Salem earns an average annual salary of $55,481 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $54,790. per year.
Cost-of-living in Salem is 1% higher than the Oregon average, which means Salem residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oregon average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | $55,980 | 100.90% | $55,481 |
| Oregon | $54,790 | 102.62% | $53,391 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Salem, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,080 and $76,410 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 55 | Under $29,240 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 82 | $29,240 – $38,080 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 138 | $38,080 – $60,250 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 138 | $60,250 – $76,410 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 82 | $60,250 – $76,410 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 55 | Above $76,410 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $55,980, Salem Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($114,100), School Psychologists ($82,370), Health Care Social Workers ($79,190), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,250).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $114,100 |
| School Psychologists | $82,370 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $79,190 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $59,250 |
| Social Workers | $55,980 |
FAQ for Salem Social Workers
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