Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Salt Lake City
Compared to Utah
Salt Lake City Social Workers earn an average of $56,040 or $26.94 per hour which is 8% more than the Utah average salary of $51,650.
| Average | Salt Lake City | Utah | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.94 | $24.83 | 8.50% |
| Annual Salary | $56,040 | $51,650 | 8.50% |
Compared to the U.S.
Salt Lake City Social Workers earn an average of $56,040 or $26.94 per hour which is 2% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Salt Lake City | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.94 | $26.39 | 2.08% |
| Annual Salary | $56,040 | $54,880 | 2.11% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Salt Lake City earns an average annual salary of $57,348 which compares to the Utah average annual salary of $51,650. per year.
Cost-of-living in Salt Lake City is 2% less than the Utah average, which means Salt Lake City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Utah average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $56,040 | 97.72% | $57,348 |
| Utah | $51,650 | 95.32% | $54,186 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Salt Lake City, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,560 and $76,010 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $82,040, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $35,680, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 64 | Under $35,680 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 96 | $35,680 – $37,560 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 160 | $37,560 – $47,140 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 160 | $47,140 – $76,010 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 96 | $47,140 – $82,040 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 64 | Above $82,040 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $56,040, Salt Lake City Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($101,350), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($92,010), Marriage and Family Therapists ($90,670), Forensic Psychologists ($90,640), Health Care Social Workers ($72,460), Substance Abuse Counselors ($68,370), and School Psychologists ($65,540).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $101,350 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $92,010 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $90,670 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $90,640 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $72,460 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $68,370 |
| School Psychologists | $65,540 |
| Social Workers | $56,040 |
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