2023 Salary Report for Health Care Social Workers in Arkansas

Salary Report for Arkansas Health Care Social Workers

Arkansas Rankings

Compare Arkansas to U.S.

Arkansas Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,650 which is 7% less than the national average salary of $62,310.

Type	Arkansas	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$27.72	$29.96	-7.48%
Average Annual Salary	$57,650	$62,310	-7.48%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Arkansas, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,500 and $63,320 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 $77,860, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,390, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	110	Under $37,390
15%	2 – 4 years	165	$37,390 – $47,500
25%	5 – 9 years	275	$47,500 – $59,960
25%	10 – 14 years	275	$59,960 – $63,320
15%	15 – 20 years	165	$59,960 – $77,860
10%	20+ years	110	Above $77,860

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Arkansas psychologists earn about $64,645 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $62,310.

Cost-of-living in Arkansas is 11% less than the national average, which means Arkansas residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $57,650, Arkansas Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,470), Psychology Teachers ($79,020), School Psychologists ($75,510), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,050).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,110), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,320).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$92,470
Psychology Teachers	$79,020
School Psychologists	$75,510
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$75,050
Health Care Social Workers	$57,650
Substance Abuse Counselors	$48,320
Social Workers	$41,110

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Arkansas the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (2,360), Health Care Social Workers (1,460) and Social Workers (1,290).

The three professions in Arkansas needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (26.9%), Marriage and Family Therapists (20%) and Psychology Teachers (13%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	1,860	2,360	26.9%	240
Health Care Social Workers	1,330	1,460	9.8%	140
Social Workers	1,190	1,290	8.4%	120
Forensic Psychologists	340	340	0%	20
Psychology Teachers	230	260	13%	20
Marriage and Family Therapists	100	120	20%	10

Salaries Ranked by Arkansas Cities

The average salary for Health Care Social Workers in Arkansas is $57,650. The top cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers ($61,190), Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ($59,860) and Jonesboro ($56,500).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers ($65,598), Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ($64,889) and Jonesboro ($64,764).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Health Care Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Health Care Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers	$61,190	$65,598	$4,408
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway	$59,860	$64,889	$5,029
Jonesboro	$56,500	$64,764	$8,264
Hot Springs	$55,790	$63,775	$7,985
South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area	$53,200	$62,259	$9,059
West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area	$53,100	$62,142	$9,042
East Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area	$52,900	$61,908	$9,008
Fort Smith	$51,010	$57,135	$6,125
North Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area	$50,530	$59,134	$8,604

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Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data