Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Reno is 320.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Reno earn an average of $66,890 per year or $32.16 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nevada Health Care Social Workers who work in Reno is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Reno is less than 1%.

Rankings for Reno

  • Ranks #1 in Nevada for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Nevada for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #65 in the nation for salary and #97 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #92 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Nevada

Reno Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $66,890 or $32.16 per hour which is 2% more than the Nevada average salary of $65,530.

AverageRenoNevada% Difference
Hourly Wage$32.16$31.512.06%
Annual Salary$66,890$65,5302.08%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Reno Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $66,890 or $32.16 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageRenoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$32.16$29.967.34%
Annual Salary$66,890$62,3107.35%
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 Reno earns an average annual salary of $67,607 which compares to the Nevada average annual salary of $65,530. per year.

Cost-of-living in Reno is 1% less than the Nevada average, which means Reno residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nevada average.

  • Nevada average salary is $65,530.
  • Nevada cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,515.
  • Reno average salary is $66,890.
  • Reno cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,607.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Reno$66,89098.94%$67,607
Nevada$65,53097.06%$67,515
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 Reno, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $55,390 and $76,600 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 $98,540, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $44,970, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year32Under $44,970
15%2 – 4 years48$44,970 – $55,390
25%5 – 9 years80$55,390 – $63,500
25%10 – 14 years80$63,500 – $76,600
15%15 – 20 years48$63,500 – $98,540
10%20+ years32Above $98,540
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 $66,890, Reno Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($105,490), School Psychologists ($103,220), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,550), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($71,690).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($62,900), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($63,950).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$105,490
School Psychologists$103,220
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88,550
Substance Abuse Counselors$71,690
Health Care Social Workers$66,890
Marriage and Family Therapists$63,950
Social Workers$62,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Reno Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Reno is 320.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $66,890 per year or $32.16 per hour in Reno.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Reno Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $67,607 per year or $33 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Reno are Psychology Teachers($105,490), School Psychologists($103,220), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($88,550).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Nevada cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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