Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Maine
Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $58,920 or $28.33 per hour which is 3% less than the Maine average salary of $61,070.
| Average | Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area | Maine | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.33 | $29.36 | -3.51% |
| Annual Salary | $58,920 | $61,070 | -3.52% |
Compared to the U.S.
Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $58,920 or $28.33 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.33 | $26.39 | 7.35% |
| Annual Salary | $58,920 | $54,880 | 7.36% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $63,739 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $61,070. per year.
Cost-of-living in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maine average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area | $58,920 | 92.44% | $63,739 |
| Maine | $61,070 | 96.78% | $63,102 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $49,370 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 $75,130, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $46,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 59 | Under $46,400 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 88 | $46,400 – $49,370 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 148 | $49,370 – $59,760 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 148 | $59,760 – $62,940 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 88 | $59,760 – $75,130 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 59 | Above $75,130 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $58,920, Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,140), Psychology Teachers ($84,190), School Psychologists ($77,130), and Forensic Psychologists ($72,730).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,210), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,550).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $88,140 |
| Psychology Teachers | $84,190 |
| School Psychologists | $77,130 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $72,730 |
| Social Workers | $58,920 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $56,550 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,210 |
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