Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Jonesboro is 50.
  • Social Workers in Jonesboro earn an average of $41,070 per year or $19.75 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arkansas Social Workers who work in Jonesboro is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Jonesboro is less than 1%.

Rankings for Jonesboro

  • Ranks #5 in Arkansas for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Arkansas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #464 in the nation for salary and #450 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #506 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arkansas

Jonesboro Social Workers earn an average of $41,070 or $19.75 per hour which is almost same as Arkansas average salary of $41,110.

AverageJonesboroArkansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$19.75$19.76-0.05%
Annual Salary$41,070$41,110-0.10%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Jonesboro Social Workers earn an average of $41,070 or $19.75 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageJonesboroU.S.%
Hourly Wage$19.75$26.39-25.16%
Annual Salary$41,070$54,880-25.16%
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, Social Workers in Jonesboro earns an average annual salary of $47,077 which compares to the Arkansas average annual salary of $41,110. per year.

Cost-of-living in Jonesboro is 13% less than the Arkansas average, which means Jonesboro residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arkansas average.

  • Arkansas average salary is $41,110.
  • Arkansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $46,098.
  • Jonesboro average salary is $41,070.
  • Jonesboro cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,077.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Jonesboro$41,07087.24%$47,077
Arkansas$41,11089.18%$46,098
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Jonesboro, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,740 and $46,300 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $49,130, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,520, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $36,520
15%2 – 4 years8$36,520 – $36,740
25%5 – 9 years12$36,740 – $36,740
25%10 – 14 years12$36,740 – $46,300
15%15 – 20 years8$36,740 – $49,130
10%20+ years5Above $49,130
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 $41,070, Jonesboro Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($56,500), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,300).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$56,500
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,300
Social Workers$41,070
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Jonesboro Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Jonesboro is 50.

Social Workers earn an average of $41,070 per year or $19.75 per hour in Jonesboro.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Jonesboro Social Workers earn an average of $47,077 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Jonesboro are Health Care Social Workers($56,500), Substance Abuse Counselors($49,300), Social Workers($41,070).


Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in Arkansas cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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