Salary Report for New Hampshire Health Care Social Workers
New Hampshire Rankings
Compare New Hampshire to U.S.
New Hampshire Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $68,240 which is 9% more than the national average salary of $62,310.
Type | New Hampshire | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $32.81 | $29.96 | 9.51% |
Average Annual Salary | $68,240 | $62,310 | 9.52% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In New Hampshire, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $60,360 and $77,860 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 $81,440, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $48,900, 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 | 53 | Under $48,900 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 80 | $48,900 – $60,360 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 132 | $60,360 – $63,870 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 132 | $63,870 – $77,860 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 80 | $63,870 – $81,440 |
10% | 20+ years | 53 | Above $81,440 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in New Hampshire psychologists earn about $65,799 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $62,310.
Cost-of-living in New Hampshire is 4% higher than the national average, which means New Hampshire residents have an overall higher 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 $68,240, New Hampshire Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($95,850), Psychology Teachers ($86,710), and School Psychologists ($71,060).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,610), Marriage and Family Therapists ($50,370), and Social Workers ($55,650).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $95,850 |
Psychology Teachers | $86,710 |
School Psychologists | $71,060 |
Health Care Social Workers | $68,240 |
Social Workers | $55,650 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $50,370 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,610 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in New Hampshire the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (2,570), Social Workers (780) and Health Care Social Workers (690).
The three professions in New Hampshire needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (25.4%), Social Workers (11.4%) and Health Care Social Workers (9.5%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
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Substance Abuse Counselors | 2,050 | 2,570 | 25.4% | 260 |
Social Workers | 700 | 780 | 11.4% | 80 |
Health Care Social Workers | 630 | 690 | 9.5% | 70 |
Psychology Teachers | 190 | 200 | 5.3% | 20 |
Forensic Psychologists | 100 | 100 | 0% | 10 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | 40 | 40 | 0% | 0 |
Salaries Ranked by New Hampshire Cities
The average salary for Health Care Social Workers in New Hampshire is $68,240. The top cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area ($73,280), Portsmouth ($70,010) and Manchester ($68,050).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the highest average annual salary are West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area ($72,756), Portsmouth ($69,510) and Manchester ($67,564).
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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West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area | $73,280 | $72,756 | $-524 |
Portsmouth | $70,010 | $69,510 | $-500 |
Manchester | $68,050 | $67,564 | $-486 |
Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area | $63,370 | $62,917 | $-453 |
Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area | $62,970 | $62,520 | $-450 |
Dover-Durham | $62,510 | $62,063 | $-447 |
Salary FAQ for New Hampshire Health Care Social Workers
City and Rural Summaries
Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $62,970
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $62,520
Hourly Wage: $30.27
Currently Employed: 110
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.72
Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Dover-Durham
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $62,510
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $62,063
Hourly Wage: $30
Currently Employed: 30
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.72
Dover-Durham Salary Report
Manchester
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $68,050
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $67,564
Hourly Wage: $32.72
Currently Employed: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.72
Manchester Salary Report
Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $63,370
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $62,917
Hourly Wage: $30
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.72
Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Portsmouth
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $70,010
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $69,510
Hourly Wage: $33.66
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.72
Portsmouth Salary Report
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $73,280
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $72,756
Hourly Wage: $35
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.72
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data