Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Fond du Lac
Compared to Wisconsin
Fond du Lac Social Workers earn an average of $48,780 or $23.45 per hour which is almost same as Wisconsin average salary of $48,910.
| Average | Fond du Lac | Wisconsin | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.45 | $23.51 | -0.26% |
| Annual Salary | $48,780 | $48,910 | -0.27% |
Compared to the U.S.
Fond du Lac Social Workers earn an average of $48,780 or $23.45 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Fond du Lac | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.45 | $26.39 | -11.14% |
| Annual Salary | $48,780 | $54,880 | -11.12% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Fond du Lac earns an average annual salary of $53,282 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $48,910. per year.
Cost-of-living in Fond du Lac is 8% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Fond du Lac residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wisconsin average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond du Lac | $48,780 | 91.55% | $53,282 |
| Wisconsin | $48,910 | 93.19% | $52,484 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Fond du Lac, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,830 and $49,340 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $59,770, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,710, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 7 | Under $36,710 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 10 | $36,710 – $38,830 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 18 | $38,830 – $46,840 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 18 | $46,840 – $49,340 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 10 | $46,840 – $59,770 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 7 | Above $59,770 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $48,780, Fond du Lac Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($84,030), Health Care Social Workers ($56,090), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,450).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $84,030 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $56,090 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,450 |
| Social Workers | $48,780 |
FAQ for Fond du Lac Social Workers
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