Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Mount Vernon-Anacortes is 180.
  • Social Workers in Mount Vernon-Anacortes earn an average of $57,550 per year or $27.67 per hour.
  • The percentage of Washington Social Workers who work in Mount Vernon-Anacortes is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Mount Vernon-Anacortes is less than 1%.

Rankings for Mount Vernon-Anacortes

  • Ranks #9 in Washington for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in Washington for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #75 in the nation for salary and #54 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #329 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Washington

Mount Vernon-Anacortes Social Workers earn an average of $57,550 or $27.67 per hour which is 4% less than the Washington average salary of $60,230.

AverageMount Vernon-AnacortesWashington% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.67$28.96-4.45%
Annual Salary$57,550$60,230-4.45%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Mount Vernon-Anacortes Social Workers earn an average of $57,550 or $27.67 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageMount Vernon-AnacortesU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.67$26.394.85%
Annual Salary$57,550$54,8804.87%
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 Mount Vernon-Anacortes earns an average annual salary of $56,223 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $60,230. per year.

Cost-of-living in Mount Vernon-Anacortes is 2% higher than the Washington average, which means Mount Vernon-Anacortes residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.

  • Washington average salary is $60,230.
  • Washington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,101.
  • Mount Vernon-Anacortes average salary is $57,550.
  • Mount Vernon-Anacortes cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,223.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Mount Vernon-Anacortes$57,550102.36%$56,223
Washington$60,230107.36%$56,101
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 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, 50% of Social Workers earn between $46,420 and $70,940 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,370, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year18Under $38,240
15%2 – 4 years27$38,240 – $46,420
25%5 – 9 years45$46,420 – $56,850
25%10 – 14 years45$56,850 – $70,940
15%15 – 20 years27$56,850 – $77,370
10%20+ years18Above $77,370
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 $57,550, Mount Vernon-Anacortes Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($67,970).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,300).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$67,970
Social Workers$57,550
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,300
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Mount Vernon-Anacortes Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Mount Vernon-Anacortes is 180.

Social Workers earn an average of $57,550 per year or $27.67 per hour in Mount Vernon-Anacortes.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Mount Vernon-Anacortes Social Workers earn an average of $56,223 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Mount Vernon-Anacortes are Health Care Social Workers($67,970), Social Workers($57,550), Substance Abuse Counselors($54,300).


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