Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 120.
  • Social Workers in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $44,210 per year or $21.26 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arkansas Social Workers who work in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in Arkansas for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Arkansas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #381 in the nation for salary and #494 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #411 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arkansas

West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $44,210 or $21.26 per hour which is 7% more than the Arkansas average salary of $41,110.

AverageWest Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaArkansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.26$19.767.59%
Annual Salary$44,210$41,1107.54%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $44,210 or $21.26 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageWest Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.26$26.39-19.44%
Annual Salary$44,210$54,880-19.44%
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 West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $51,738 which compares to the Arkansas average annual salary of $41,110. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Arkansas average, which means West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $44,210.
  • West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,738.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area$44,21085.45%$51,738
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 West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,200 and $46,920 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,010, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,720, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $36,720
15%2 – 4 years18$36,720 – $37,200
25%5 – 9 years30$37,200 – $37,200
25%10 – 14 years30$37,200 – $46,920
15%15 – 20 years18$37,200 – $76,010
10%20+ years12Above $76,010
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 $44,210, West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($70,640), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,100).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,030).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$70,640
Health Care Social Workers$53,100
Social Workers$44,210
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 120.

Social Workers earn an average of $44,210 per year or $21.26 per hour in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $51,738 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($70,640), Health Care Social Workers($53,100), Social Workers($44,210).


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