Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for West Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Tennessee
West Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $47,130 or $22.66 per hour which is 1% more than the Tennessee average salary of $46,280.
| Average | West Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area | Tennessee | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.66 | $22.25 | 1.84% |
| Annual Salary | $47,130 | $46,280 | 1.84% |
Compared to the U.S.
West Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $47,130 or $22.66 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | West Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.66 | $26.39 | -14.13% |
| Annual Salary | $47,130 | $54,880 | -14.12% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in West Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $54,802 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $46,280. per year.
Cost-of-living in West Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Tennessee average, which means West Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area | $47,130 | 86.00% | $54,802 |
| Tennessee | $46,280 | 92.15% | $50,222 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In West Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $39,160 and $53,490 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $58,010, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,340, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 28 | Under $36,340 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 42 | $36,340 – $39,160 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 70 | $39,160 – $48,690 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 70 | $48,690 – $53,490 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 42 | $48,690 – $58,010 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 28 | Above $58,010 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($36,740), Marriage and Family Therapists ($43,350), and Health Care Social Workers ($47,020).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Social Workers | $47,130 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $47,020 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $43,350 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $36,740 |
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