Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Fresno
Compared to California
Fresno Social Workers earn an average of $53,960 or $25.94 per hour which is 16% less than the California average salary of $64,940.
| Average | Fresno | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.94 | $31.22 | -16.91% |
| Annual Salary | $53,960 | $64,940 | -16.91% |
Compared to the U.S.
Fresno Social Workers earn an average of $53,960 or $25.94 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Fresno | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.94 | $26.39 | -1.71% |
| Annual Salary | $53,960 | $54,880 | -1.68% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Fresno earns an average annual salary of $54,046 which compares to the California average annual salary of $64,940. per year.
Cost-of-living in Fresno is 0% less than the California average, which means Fresno residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | $53,960 | 99.84% | $54,046 |
| California | $64,940 | 110.38% | $58,833 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Fresno, 50% of Social Workers earn between $44,370 and $60,670 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,880, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,890, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 105 | Under $36,890 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 158 | $36,890 – $44,370 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 262 | $44,370 – $48,360 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 262 | $48,360 – $60,670 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 158 | $48,360 – $76,880 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 105 | Above $76,880 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $53,960, Fresno Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($115,360), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($114,390), Forensic Psychologists ($90,600), Psychology Teachers ($81,940), Health Care Social Workers ($81,840), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,920).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,780).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $115,360 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $114,390 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $90,600 |
| Psychology Teachers | $81,940 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $81,840 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $56,920 |
| Social Workers | $53,960 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,780 |
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