Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Burlington-South Burlington is 220.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Burlington-South Burlington earn an average of $61,010 per year or $29.33 per hour.
  • The percentage of Vermont Health Care Social Workers who work in Burlington-South Burlington is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Burlington-South Burlington is less than 1%.

Rankings for Burlington-South Burlington

  • Ranks #1 in Vermont for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Vermont for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #151 in the nation for salary and #113 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #132 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Vermont

Burlington-South Burlington Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,010 or $29.33 per hour which is 6% more than the Vermont average salary of $57,020.

AverageBurlington-South BurlingtonVermont% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.33$27.426.97%
Annual Salary$61,010$57,0207.00%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Burlington-South Burlington Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,010 or $29.33 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageBurlington-South BurlingtonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.33$29.96-2.10%
Annual Salary$61,010$62,310-2.09%
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 Burlington-South Burlington earns an average annual salary of $62,517 which compares to the Vermont average annual salary of $57,020. per year.

Cost-of-living in Burlington-South Burlington is 2% less than the Vermont average, which means Burlington-South Burlington residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Vermont average.

  • Vermont average salary is $57,020.
  • Vermont cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,393.
  • Burlington-South Burlington average salary is $61,010.
  • Burlington-South Burlington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,517.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Burlington-South Burlington$61,01097.59%$62,517
Vermont$57,02099.35%$57,393
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 Burlington-South Burlington, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $48,670 and $76,920 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 $81,010, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,660, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year22Under $38,660
15%2 – 4 years33$38,660 – $48,670
25%5 – 9 years55$48,670 – $60,460
25%10 – 14 years55$60,460 – $76,920
15%15 – 20 years33$60,460 – $81,010
10%20+ years22Above $81,010
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 $61,010, Burlington-South Burlington Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($78,790), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($66,600).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,490), and Social Workers ($56,490).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$78,790
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$66,600
Health Care Social Workers$61,010
Social Workers$56,490
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Burlington-South Burlington Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Burlington-South Burlington is 220.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,010 per year or $29.33 per hour in Burlington-South Burlington.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Burlington-South Burlington Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,517 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Burlington-South Burlington are School Psychologists($78,790), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($66,600), Health Care Social Workers($61,010).


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