2023 Salary Report for Social Workers in Maine

Salary Report for Maine Social Workers

Maine Rankings

Compare Maine to U.S.

Maine Social Workers earn an average of $61,070 which is 11% more than the national average salary of $54,880.

Type	Maine	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$29.36	$26.39	11.25%
Average Annual Salary	$61,070	$54,880	11.28%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Maine, 50% of Social Workers earn between $52,540 and $62,940 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $78,800, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $47,280, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	175	Under $47,280
15%	2 – 4 years	262	$47,280 – $52,540
25%	5 – 9 years	438	$52,540 – $59,010
25%	10 – 14 years	438	$59,010 – $62,940
15%	15 – 20 years	262	$59,010 – $78,800
10%	20+ years	175	Above $78,800

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Maine psychologists earn about $63,102 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $54,880.

Cost-of-living in Maine is 3% less than the national average, which means Maine residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $61,070, Maine Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($91,630), School Psychologists ($79,490), Psychology Teachers ($78,230), and Forensic Psychologists ($74,290).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,940), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,900).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$91,630
School Psychologists	$79,490
Psychology Teachers	$78,230
Forensic Psychologists	$74,290
Social Workers	$61,070
Health Care Social Workers	$58,900
Substance Abuse Counselors	$57,940

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Maine the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (1,770), Substance Abuse Counselors (980) and Forensic Psychologists (750).

The three professions in Maine needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (5.4%), Psychology Teachers (5%) and Health Care Social Workers (4.6%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	1,740	1,770	1.7%	160
Substance Abuse Counselors	930	980	5.4%	90
Forensic Psychologists	730	750	2.7%	50
Health Care Social Workers	650	680	4.6%	60
Psychology Teachers	200	210	5%	20

Salaries Ranked by Maine Cities

The average salary for Social Workers in Maine is $61,070. The top cities that pay Social Workers the most are Portland-South Portland ($68,890), Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area ($58,920) and Lewiston-Auburn ($58,100).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Portland-South Portland ($74,524), Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area ($63,739) and Lewiston-Auburn ($62,852).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Portland-South Portland	$68,890	$74,524	$5,634
Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area	$58,920	$63,739	$4,819
Lewiston-Auburn	$58,100	$62,852	$4,752
Northeast Maine Nonmetropolitan Area	$57,560	$62,267	$4,707
Bangor	$56,770	$61,413	$4,643

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Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data