Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Spokane-Spokane Valley
Compared to Washington
Spokane-Spokane Valley Social Workers earn an average of $57,480 or $27.64 per hour which is 4% less than the Washington average salary of $60,230.
| Average | Spokane-Spokane Valley | Washington | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.64 | $28.96 | -4.56% |
| Annual Salary | $57,480 | $60,230 | -4.57% |
Compared to the U.S.
Spokane-Spokane Valley Social Workers earn an average of $57,480 or $27.64 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Spokane-Spokane Valley | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.64 | $26.39 | 4.74% |
| Annual Salary | $57,480 | $54,880 | 4.74% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Spokane-Spokane Valley earns an average annual salary of $58,468 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $60,230. per year.
Cost-of-living in Spokane-Spokane Valley is 2% less than the Washington average, which means Spokane-Spokane Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $57,480 | 98.31% | $58,468 |
| Washington | $60,230 | 107.36% | $56,101 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Spokane-Spokane Valley, 50% of Social Workers earn between $46,710 and $70,610 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 $37,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 92 | Under $37,240 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 138 | $37,240 – $46,710 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 230 | $46,710 – $57,770 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 230 | $57,770 – $70,610 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 138 | $57,770 – $72,750 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 92 | Above $72,750 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $57,480, Spokane-Spokane Valley Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($111,030), School Psychologists ($88,700), and Health Care Social Workers ($64,340).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,330).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $111,030 |
| School Psychologists | $88,700 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $64,340 |
| Social Workers | $57,480 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,330 |
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