Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Dover-Durham is 60.
  • Social Workers in Dover-Durham earn an average of $53,130 per year or $25.54 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Hampshire Social Workers who work in Dover-Durham is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Dover-Durham is less than 1%.

Rankings for Dover-Durham

  • Ranks #5 in New Hampshire for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in New Hampshire for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #141 in the nation for salary and #72 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #496 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Hampshire

Dover-Durham Social Workers earn an average of $53,130 or $25.54 per hour which is 4% less than the New Hampshire average salary of $55,650.

AverageDover-DurhamNew Hampshire% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.54$26.76-4.56%
Annual Salary$53,130$55,650-4.53%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Dover-Durham Social Workers earn an average of $53,130 or $25.54 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageDover-DurhamU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.54$26.39-3.22%
Annual Salary$53,130$54,880-3.19%
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 Dover-Durham earns an average annual salary of $52,750 which compares to the New Hampshire average annual salary of $55,650. per year.

Cost-of-living in Dover-Durham is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average, which means Dover-Durham residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Hampshire average.

  • New Hampshire average salary is $55,650.
  • New Hampshire cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,659.
  • Dover-Durham average salary is $53,130.
  • Dover-Durham cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,750.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Dover-Durham$53,130100.72%$52,750
New Hampshire$55,650103.71%$53,659
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 Dover-Durham, 50% of Social Workers earn between $40,750 and $60,950 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $73,550, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $38,830
15%2 – 4 years9$38,830 – $40,750
25%5 – 9 years15$40,750 – $48,430
25%10 – 14 years15$48,430 – $60,950
15%15 – 20 years9$48,430 – $73,550
10%20+ years6Above $73,550
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 $53,130, Dover-Durham Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($62,510).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,460).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$62,510
Social Workers$53,130
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,460
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Dover-Durham Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Dover-Durham is 60.

Social Workers earn an average of $53,130 per year or $25.54 per hour in Dover-Durham.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Dover-Durham Social Workers earn an average of $52,750 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Dover-Durham are Health Care Social Workers($62,510), Social Workers($53,130), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,460).


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