Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lynchburg
Compared to Virginia
Lynchburg Social Workers earn an average of $44,370 or $21.33 per hour which is 23% less than the Virginia average salary of $58,100.
| Average | Lynchburg | Virginia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.33 | $27.93 | -23.63% |
| Annual Salary | $44,370 | $58,100 | -23.63% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lynchburg Social Workers earn an average of $44,370 or $21.33 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Lynchburg | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.33 | $26.39 | -19.17% |
| Annual Salary | $44,370 | $54,880 | -19.15% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Lynchburg earns an average annual salary of $49,465 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $58,100. per year.
Cost-of-living in Lynchburg is 10% less than the Virginia average, which means Lynchburg residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | $44,370 | 89.70% | $49,465 |
| Virginia | $58,100 | 100.98% | $57,536 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lynchburg, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,100 and $46,840 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $58,720, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $34,670, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 27 | Under $34,670 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 40 | $34,670 – $37,100 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 68 | $37,100 – $45,330 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 68 | $45,330 – $46,840 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 40 | $45,330 – $58,720 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 27 | Above $58,720 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $44,370, Lynchburg Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,670), Health Care Social Workers ($51,650), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,910).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $86,670 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $51,650 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,910 |
| Social Workers | $44,370 |
FAQ for Lynchburg Social Workers
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