Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 130.
  • Health Care Social Workers in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $73,280 per year or $35.23 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Hampshire Health Care Social Workers who work in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in New Hampshire for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in New Hampshire for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #37 in the nation for salary and #69 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #235 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Hampshire

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $73,280 or $35.23 per hour which is 7% more than the New Hampshire average salary of $68,240.

AverageWest Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaNew Hampshire% Difference
Hourly Wage$35.23$32.817.38%
Annual Salary$73,280$68,2407.39%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $73,280 or $35.23 per hour which is 17% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageWest Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$35.23$29.9617.59%
Annual Salary$73,280$62,31017.61%
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 West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $72,756 which compares to the New Hampshire average annual salary of $68,240. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average, which means West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Hampshire average.

  • New Hampshire average salary is $68,240.
  • New Hampshire cost-of-living adjusted salary is $65,799.
  • West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $73,280.
  • West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $72,756.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area$73,280100.72%$72,756
New Hampshire$68,240103.71%$65,799
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 West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $60,490 and $81,440 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 $103,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $48,230, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $48,230
15%2 – 4 years20$48,230 – $60,490
25%5 – 9 years32$60,490 – $73,550
25%10 – 14 years32$73,550 – $81,440
15%15 – 20 years20$73,550 – $103,900
10%20+ years13Above $103,900
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 $73,280, West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($81,320).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,700), Social Workers ($53,790), and School Psychologists ($70,640).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$81,320
Health Care Social Workers$73,280
School Psychologists$70,640
Social Workers$53,790
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 130.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $73,280 per year or $35.23 per hour in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $72,756 per year or $35 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($81,320), Health Care Social Workers($73,280), School Psychologists($70,640).


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