Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Austin-Round Rock
Compared to Texas
Austin-Round Rock Social Workers earn an average of $50,120 or $24.10 per hour which is 1% more than the Texas average salary of $49,310.
| Average | Austin-Round Rock | Texas | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.10 | $23.71 | 1.64% |
| Annual Salary | $50,120 | $49,310 | 1.64% |
Compared to the U.S.
Austin-Round Rock Social Workers earn an average of $50,120 or $24.10 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Austin-Round Rock | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.10 | $26.39 | -8.68% |
| Annual Salary | $50,120 | $54,880 | -8.67% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Austin-Round Rock earns an average annual salary of $49,234 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $49,310. per year.
Cost-of-living in Austin-Round Rock is 2% higher than the Texas average, which means Austin-Round Rock residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock | $50,120 | 101.80% | $49,234 |
| Texas | $49,310 | 99.54% | $49,538 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Austin-Round Rock, 50% of Social Workers earn between $43,250 and $60,250 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,630, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $32,800, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 163 | Under $32,800 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 244 | $32,800 – $43,250 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 408 | $43,250 – $47,390 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 408 | $47,390 – $60,250 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 244 | $47,390 – $60,630 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 163 | Above $60,630 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $50,120, Austin-Round Rock Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($101,040), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,030), Psychology Teachers ($85,550), Health Care Social Workers ($73,940), School Psychologists ($69,940), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,100), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,110).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $101,040 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $86,030 |
| Psychology Teachers | $85,550 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $73,940 |
| School Psychologists | $69,940 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $58,100 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,110 |
| Social Workers | $50,120 |
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