Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.
  • Social Workers in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $54,920 per year or $26.40 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Hampshire Social Workers who work in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in New Hampshire for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in New Hampshire for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #114 in the nation for salary and #71 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #509 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Hampshire

Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $54,920 or $26.40 per hour which is 1% less than the New Hampshire average salary of $55,650.

AverageNorthern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaNew Hampshire% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.40$26.76-1.35%
Annual Salary$54,920$55,650-1.31%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $54,920 or $26.40 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageNorthern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.40$26.390.04%
Annual Salary$54,920$54,8800.07%
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 Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $54,527 which compares to the New Hampshire average annual salary of $55,650. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average, which means Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $54,920.
  • Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,527.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area$54,920100.72%$54,527
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 Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $46,000 and $61,330 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $67,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,430, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $38,430
15%2 – 4 years8$38,430 – $46,000
25%5 – 9 years12$46,000 – $49,880
25%10 – 14 years12$49,880 – $61,330
15%15 – 20 years8$49,880 – $67,390
10%20+ years5Above $67,390
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 $54,920, Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($63,370).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,820).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$63,370
Social Workers$54,920
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,820
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.

Social Workers earn an average of $54,920 per year or $26.40 per hour in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $54,527 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($63,370), Social Workers($54,920), Substance Abuse Counselors($42,820).


Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in New Hampshire cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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