Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 90.
  • Social Workers in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $53,790 per year or $25.86 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Hampshire Social Workers who work in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in New Hampshire for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in New Hampshire for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #129 in the nation for salary and #69 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #466 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Hampshire

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $53,790 or $25.86 per hour which is 3% less than the New Hampshire average salary of $55,650.

AverageWest Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaNew Hampshire% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.86$26.76-3.36%
Annual Salary$53,790$55,650-3.34%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $53,790 or $25.86 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageWest Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.86$26.39-2.01%
Annual Salary$53,790$54,880-1.99%
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 West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $53,405 which compares to the New Hampshire average annual salary of $55,650. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average, which means West Central-Southwest 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.
  • West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $53,790.
  • West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,405.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area$53,790100.72%$53,405
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 West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $45,210 and $61,140 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 $40,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $40,750
15%2 – 4 years14$40,750 – $45,210
25%5 – 9 years22$45,210 – $49,240
25%10 – 14 years22$49,240 – $61,140
15%15 – 20 years14$49,240 – $73,550
10%20+ years9Above $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 $53,790, West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($81,320), Health Care Social Workers ($73,280), and School Psychologists ($70,640).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,700).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$81,320
Health Care Social Workers$73,280
School Psychologists$70,640
Social Workers$53,790
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 90.

Social Workers earn an average of $53,790 per year or $25.86 per hour in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $53,405 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($81,320), Health Care Social Workers($73,280), School Psychologists($70,640).


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