Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Atlantic City-Hammonton is 100.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Atlantic City-Hammonton earn an average of $60,030 per year or $28.86 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Jersey Health Care Social Workers who work in Atlantic City-Hammonton is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Atlantic City-Hammonton is less than 1%.

Rankings for Atlantic City-Hammonton

  • Ranks #3 in New Jersey for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in New Jersey for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #165 in the nation for salary and #108 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #298 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Jersey

Atlantic City-Hammonton Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,030 or $28.86 per hour which is 15% less than the New Jersey average salary of $71,310.

AverageAtlantic City-HammontonNew Jersey% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.86$34.28-15.81%
Annual Salary$60,030$71,310-15.82%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Atlantic City-Hammonton Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,030 or $28.86 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageAtlantic City-HammontonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.86$29.96-3.67%
Annual Salary$60,030$62,310-3.66%
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 Atlantic City-Hammonton earns an average annual salary of $61,299 which compares to the New Jersey average annual salary of $71,310. per year.

Cost-of-living in Atlantic City-Hammonton is 2% less than the New Jersey average, which means Atlantic City-Hammonton residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Jersey average.

  • New Jersey average salary is $71,310.
  • New Jersey cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,151.
  • Atlantic City-Hammonton average salary is $60,030.
  • Atlantic City-Hammonton cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,299.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Atlantic City-Hammonton$60,03097.93%$61,299
New Jersey$71,310111.16%$64,151
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 Atlantic City-Hammonton, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $48,890 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 $77,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $39,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $39,640
15%2 – 4 years15$39,640 – $48,890
25%5 – 9 years25$48,890 – $60,510
25%10 – 14 years25$60,510 – $76,600
15%15 – 20 years15$60,510 – $77,670
10%20+ years10Above $77,670
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 $60,030, Atlantic City-Hammonton Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($78,290), Marriage and Family Therapists ($78,120), and Social Workers ($68,930).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,560).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$78,290
Marriage and Family Therapists$78,120
Social Workers$68,930
Health Care Social Workers$60,030
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Atlantic City-Hammonton Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Atlantic City-Hammonton is 100.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,030 per year or $28.86 per hour in Atlantic City-Hammonton.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Atlantic City-Hammonton Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,299 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Atlantic City-Hammonton are School Psychologists($78,290), Marriage and Family Therapists($78,120), Social Workers($68,930).

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

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