Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Washington
Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $60,350 or $29.02 per hour which is almost same as Washington average salary of $60,230.
| Average | Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area | Washington | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.02 | $28.96 | 0.21% |
| Annual Salary | $60,350 | $60,230 | 0.20% |
Compared to the U.S.
Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $60,350 or $29.02 per hour which is 9% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.02 | $26.39 | 9.97% |
| Annual Salary | $60,350 | $54,880 | 9.97% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $62,216 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $60,230. per year.
Cost-of-living in Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area is 3% less than the Washington average, which means Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area | $60,350 | 97.00% | $62,216 |
| Washington | $60,230 | 107.36% | $56,101 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $48,360 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 $76,090, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 46 | Under $38,830 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 69 | $38,830 – $48,360 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 115 | $48,360 – $61,110 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 115 | $61,110 – $70,940 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 69 | $61,110 – $76,090 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 46 | Above $76,090 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $60,350, Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($97,940), School Psychologists ($94,460), and Health Care Social Workers ($62,360).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,800).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $97,940 |
| School Psychologists | $94,460 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $62,360 |
| Social Workers | $60,350 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $51,800 |
FAQ for Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers
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