Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Yakima
Compared to Washington
Yakima Social Workers earn an average of $57,190 or $27.50 per hour which is 5% less than the Washington average salary of $60,230.
| Average | Yakima | Washington | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.50 | $28.96 | -5.04% |
| Annual Salary | $57,190 | $60,230 | -5.05% |
Compared to the U.S.
Yakima Social Workers earn an average of $57,190 or $27.50 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Yakima | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.50 | $26.39 | 4.21% |
| Annual Salary | $57,190 | $54,880 | 4.21% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Yakima earns an average annual salary of $59,579 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $60,230. per year.
Cost-of-living in Yakima is 4% less than the Washington average, which means Yakima 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima | $57,190 | 95.99% | $59,579 |
| Washington | $60,230 | 107.36% | $56,101 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Yakima, 50% of Social Workers earn between $46,940 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 $75,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,650, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 36 | Under $36,650 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 54 | $36,650 – $46,940 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 90 | $46,940 – $59,040 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 90 | $59,040 – $70,940 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 54 | $59,040 – $75,410 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 36 | Above $75,410 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $57,190, Yakima Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($92,320).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,900), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,690).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $92,320 |
| Social Workers | $57,190 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,690 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $50,900 |
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