Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Sherman-Denison is 90.
  • Social Workers in Sherman-Denison earn an average of $50,330 per year or $24.20 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Social Workers who work in Sherman-Denison is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Sherman-Denison is less than 1%.

Rankings for Sherman-Denison

  • Ranks #5 in Texas for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #30 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #198 in the nation for salary and #186 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #455 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Sherman-Denison Social Workers earn an average of $50,330 or $24.20 per hour which is 2% more than the Texas average salary of $49,310.

AverageSherman-DenisonTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.20$23.712.07%
Annual Salary$50,330$49,3102.07%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Sherman-Denison Social Workers earn an average of $50,330 or $24.20 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageSherman-DenisonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.20$26.39-8.30%
Annual Salary$50,330$54,880-8.29%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Sherman-Denison earns an average annual salary of $53,254 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $49,310. per year.

Cost-of-living in Sherman-Denison is 5% less than the Texas average, which means Sherman-Denison residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $49,310.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,538.
  • Sherman-Denison average salary is $50,330.
  • Sherman-Denison cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,254.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Sherman-Denison$50,33094.51%$53,254
Texas$49,31099.54%$49,538
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Sherman-Denison, 50% of Social Workers earn between $44,940 and $58,390 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $63,920, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $28,590, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $28,590
15%2 – 4 years14$28,590 – $44,940
25%5 – 9 years22$44,940 – $55,120
25%10 – 14 years22$55,120 – $58,390
15%15 – 20 years14$55,120 – $63,920
10%20+ years9Above $63,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $50,330, Sherman-Denison Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($60,810).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,980).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$60,810
Social Workers$50,330
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,980
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Sherman-Denison Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Sherman-Denison is 90.

Social Workers earn an average of $50,330 per year or $24.20 per hour in Sherman-Denison.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Sherman-Denison Social Workers earn an average of $53,254 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Sherman-Denison are Health Care Social Workers($60,810), Social Workers($50,330), Substance Abuse Counselors($48,980).


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