Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
Compared to Washington
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Social Workers earn an average of $61,160 or $29.40 per hour which is 1% more than the Washington average salary of $60,230.
| Average | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | Washington | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.40 | $28.96 | 1.52% |
| Annual Salary | $61,160 | $60,230 | 1.54% |
Compared to the U.S.
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Social Workers earn an average of $61,160 or $29.40 per hour which is 11% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.40 | $26.39 | 11.41% |
| Annual Salary | $61,160 | $54,880 | 11.44% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue earns an average annual salary of $54,632 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $60,230. per year.
Cost-of-living in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is 12% higher than the Washington average, which means Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $61,160 | 111.95% | $54,632 |
| Washington | $60,230 | 107.36% | $56,101 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,730 and $74,490 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,640, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $39,390, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 481 | Under $39,390 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 722 | $39,390 – $47,730 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 1,202 | $47,730 – $59,970 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 1,202 | $59,970 – $74,490 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 722 | $59,970 – $77,640 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 481 | Above $77,640 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $61,160, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($108,660), Forensic Psychologists ($106,180), School Psychologists ($99,600), Psychology Teachers ($78,280), and Health Care Social Workers ($77,660).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,940), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,650).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $108,660 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $106,180 |
| School Psychologists | $99,600 |
| Psychology Teachers | $78,280 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $77,660 |
| Social Workers | $61,160 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $58,650 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $48,940 |
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