Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Stockton-Lodi is 410.
  • Social Workers in Stockton-Lodi earn an average of $50,360 per year or $24.21 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Social Workers who work in Stockton-Lodi is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Stockton-Lodi is less than 1%.

Rankings for Stockton-Lodi

  • Ranks #27 in California for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #15 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #197 in the nation for salary and #41 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #173 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Stockton-Lodi Social Workers earn an average of $50,360 or $24.21 per hour which is 22% less than the California average salary of $64,940.

AverageStockton-LodiCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.21$31.22-22.45%
Annual Salary$50,360$64,940-22.45%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Stockton-Lodi Social Workers earn an average of $50,360 or $24.21 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageStockton-LodiU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.21$26.39-8.26%
Annual Salary$50,360$54,880-8.24%
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 Stockton-Lodi earns an average annual salary of $48,516 which compares to the California average annual salary of $64,940. per year.

Cost-of-living in Stockton-Lodi is 4% higher than the California average, which means Stockton-Lodi residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $64,940.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,833.
  • Stockton-Lodi average salary is $50,360.
  • Stockton-Lodi cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,516.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Stockton-Lodi$50,360103.80%$48,516
California$64,940110.38%$58,833
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 Stockton-Lodi, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,520 and $61,240 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $74,490, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,690, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year41Under $30,690
15%2 – 4 years62$30,690 – $38,520
25%5 – 9 years102$38,520 – $47,040
25%10 – 14 years102$47,040 – $61,240
15%15 – 20 years62$47,040 – $74,490
10%20+ years41Above $74,490
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 $50,360, Stockton-Lodi Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($117,920), School Psychologists ($98,450), Health Care Social Workers ($78,860), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,930), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,640).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$117,920
School Psychologists$98,450
Health Care Social Workers$78,860
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,930
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,640
Social Workers$50,360
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Stockton-Lodi Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Stockton-Lodi is 410.

Social Workers earn an average of $50,360 per year or $24.21 per hour in Stockton-Lodi.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Stockton-Lodi Social Workers earn an average of $48,516 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Stockton-Lodi are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($117,920), School Psychologists($98,450), Health Care Social Workers($78,860).


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