Salary Report for Colorado Health Care Social Workers
Colorado Rankings
Compare Colorado to U.S.
Colorado Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,450 which is 6% less than the national average salary of $62,310.
Type | Colorado | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $28.10 | $29.96 | -6.21% |
Average Annual Salary | $58,450 | $62,310 | -6.19% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Colorado, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $46,770 and $70,350 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 $79,460, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,020, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 338 | Under $37,020 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 507 | $37,020 – $46,770 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 845 | $46,770 – $58,750 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 845 | $58,750 – $70,350 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 507 | $58,750 – $79,460 |
10% | 20+ years | 338 | Above $79,460 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Colorado psychologists earn about $56,819 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $62,310.
Cost-of-living in Colorado is 3% higher than the national average, which means Colorado residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $58,450, Colorado Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($103,240), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,760), Psychology Teachers ($74,040), Marriage and Family Therapists ($73,040), and Social Workers ($59,790).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,900).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
School Psychologists | $103,240 |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $86,760 |
Psychology Teachers | $74,040 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $73,040 |
Social Workers | $59,790 |
Health Care Social Workers | $58,450 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $57,900 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Colorado the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (12,290), Social Workers (8,840) and Health Care Social Workers (4,180).
The three professions in Colorado needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Marriage and Family Therapists (38.4%), Substance Abuse Counselors (35.7%) and Health Care Social Workers (33.1%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
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Substance Abuse Counselors | 9,060 | 12,290 | 35.7% | 1,260 |
Social Workers | 7,320 | 8,840 | 20.8% | 840 |
Health Care Social Workers | 3,140 | 4,180 | 33.1% | 420 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | 860 | 1,190 | 38.4% | 120 |
Psychology Teachers | 670 | 850 | 26.9% | 70 |
Forensic Psychologists | 440 | 470 | 6.8% | 30 |
Salaries Ranked by Colorado Cities
The average salary for Health Care Social Workers in Colorado is $58,450. The top cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are Denver-Aurora-Lakewood ($60,480), Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area ($58,990) and Fort Collins ($58,630).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area ($61,705), Fort Collins ($58,548) and Colorado Springs ($58,415).
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 |
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Denver-Aurora-Lakewood | $60,480 | $56,371 | $-4,109 |
Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area | $58,990 | $61,705 | $2,715 |
Fort Collins | $58,630 | $58,548 | $-82 |
Boulder | $57,680 | $56,229 | $-1,451 |
Colorado Springs | $57,200 | $58,415 | $1,215 |
Grand Junction | $55,280 | $58,361 | $3,081 |
Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area | $54,120 | $56,611 | $2,491 |
Greeley | $52,660 | $53,538 | $878 |
Pueblo | $50,750 | $56,245 | $5,495 |
Eastern and Southern Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area | $47,540 | $49,728 | $2,188 |
Salary FAQ for Colorado Health Care Social Workers
City and Rural Summaries
Boulder
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $57,680
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $56,229
Hourly Wage: $27.73
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.58
Boulder Salary Report
Colorado Springs
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $57,200
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $58,415
Hourly Wage: $28
Currently Employed: 400
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.92
Colorado Springs Salary Report
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $60,480
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $56,371
Hourly Wage: $29.08
Currently Employed: 2,000
Cost-of-Living Index: 107.29
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Salary Report
Eastern and Southern Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $47,540
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $49,728
Hourly Wage: $23
Currently Employed: 90
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.60
Eastern and Southern Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Fort Collins
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $58,630
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $58,548
Hourly Wage: $28.19
Currently Employed: 210
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.14
Fort Collins Salary Report
Grand Junction
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $55,280
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $58,361
Hourly Wage: $27
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.72
Grand Junction Salary Report
Greeley
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $52,660
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $53,538
Hourly Wage: $25.32
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.36
Greeley Salary Report
Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $58,990
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $61,705
Hourly Wage: $28
Currently Employed: 110
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.60
Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Pueblo
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $50,750
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $56,245
Hourly Wage: $24.40
Currently Employed: 110
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.23
Pueblo Salary Report
Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $54,120
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $56,611
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.60
Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
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