Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Longview
Compared to Washington
Longview Social Workers earn an average of $59,110 or $28.42 per hour which is 1% less than the Washington average salary of $60,230.
| Average | Longview | Washington | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.42 | $28.96 | -1.86% |
| Annual Salary | $59,110 | $60,230 | -1.86% |
Compared to the U.S.
Longview Social Workers earn an average of $59,110 or $28.42 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Longview | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.42 | $26.39 | 7.69% |
| Annual Salary | $59,110 | $54,880 | 7.71% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Longview earns an average annual salary of $60,775 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $60,230. per year.
Cost-of-living in Longview is 3% less than the Washington average, which means Longview residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | $59,110 | 97.26% | $60,775 |
| Washington | $60,230 | 107.36% | $56,101 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Longview, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,320 and $69,250 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $72,750, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 14 | Under $37,220 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 21 | $37,220 – $47,320 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 35 | $47,320 – $60,300 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 35 | $60,300 – $69,250 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 21 | $60,300 – $72,750 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 14 | Above $72,750 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $59,110, Longview Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($63,050).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,680).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $63,050 |
| Social Workers | $59,110 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $57,680 |
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