Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Wenatchee is 60.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Wenatchee earn an average of $60,470 per year or $29.07 per hour.
  • The percentage of Washington Health Care Social Workers who work in Wenatchee is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Wenatchee is less than 1%.

Rankings for Wenatchee

  • Ranks #9 in Washington for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in Washington for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #161 in the nation for salary and #76 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #414 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Washington

Wenatchee Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,470 or $29.07 per hour which is 15% less than the Washington average salary of $71,800.

AverageWenatcheeWashington% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.07$34.52-15.79%
Annual Salary$60,470$71,800-15.78%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Wenatchee Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,470 or $29.07 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageWenatcheeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.07$29.96-2.97%
Annual Salary$60,470$62,310-2.95%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Wenatchee earns an average annual salary of $60,379 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $71,800. per year.

Cost-of-living in Wenatchee is 0% higher than the Washington average, which means Wenatchee residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.

  • Washington average salary is $71,800.
  • Washington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $66,878.
  • Wenatchee average salary is $60,470.
  • Wenatchee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $60,379.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Wenatchee$60,470100.15%$60,379
Washington$71,800107.36%$66,878
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Wenatchee, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,310 and $63,550 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $81,020, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $39,840, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $39,840
15%2 – 4 years9$39,840 – $47,310
25%5 – 9 years15$47,310 – $61,230
25%10 – 14 years15$61,230 – $63,550
15%15 – 20 years9$61,230 – $81,020
10%20+ years6Above $81,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $60,470, Wenatchee Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Social Workers ($61,280).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,000).

TitleAnnual Salary
Social Workers$61,280
Health Care Social Workers$60,470
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Wenatchee Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Wenatchee is 60.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,470 per year or $29.07 per hour in Wenatchee.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Wenatchee Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,379 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Wenatchee are Social Workers($61,280), Health Care Social Workers($60,470), Substance Abuse Counselors($60,000).


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