Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Atlantic City-Hammonton is 100.
  • Social Workers in Atlantic City-Hammonton earn an average of $68,930 per year or $33.14 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Jersey Social Workers who work in Atlantic City-Hammonton is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Atlantic City-Hammonton is less than 1%.

Rankings for Atlantic City-Hammonton

  • Ranks #4 in New Jersey for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in New Jersey for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #13 in the nation for salary and #108 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #433 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Jersey

Atlantic City-Hammonton Social Workers earn an average of $68,930 or $33.14 per hour which is 8% less than the New Jersey average salary of $75,410.

AverageAtlantic City-HammontonNew Jersey% Difference
Hourly Wage$33.14$36.26-8.60%
Annual Salary$68,930$75,410-8.59%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Atlantic City-Hammonton Social Workers earn an average of $68,930 or $33.14 per hour which is 25% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageAtlantic City-HammontonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$33.14$26.3925.58%
Annual Salary$68,930$54,88025.60%
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 Atlantic City-Hammonton earns an average annual salary of $70,387 which compares to the New Jersey average annual salary of $75,410. per year.

Cost-of-living in Atlantic City-Hammonton is 2% less than the New Jersey average, which means Atlantic City-Hammonton residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Jersey average.

  • New Jersey average salary is $75,410.
  • New Jersey cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,839.
  • Atlantic City-Hammonton average salary is $68,930.
  • Atlantic City-Hammonton cost-of-living adjusted salary is $70,387.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Atlantic City-Hammonton$68,93097.93%$70,387
New Jersey$75,410111.16%$67,839
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 Atlantic City-Hammonton, 50% of Social Workers earn between $55,120 and $82,560 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $97,480, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $43,180, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $43,180
15%2 – 4 years15$43,180 – $55,120
25%5 – 9 years25$55,120 – $63,410
25%10 – 14 years25$63,410 – $82,560
15%15 – 20 years15$63,410 – $97,480
10%20+ years10Above $97,480
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 $68,930, Atlantic City-Hammonton Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($78,290), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($78,120).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,560), and Health Care Social Workers ($60,030).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$78,290
Marriage and Family Therapists$78,120
Social Workers$68,930
Health Care Social Workers$60,030
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Atlantic City-Hammonton Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Atlantic City-Hammonton is 100.

Social Workers earn an average of $68,930 per year or $33.14 per hour in Atlantic City-Hammonton.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Atlantic City-Hammonton Social Workers earn an average of $70,387 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Atlantic City-Hammonton are School Psychologists($78,290), Marriage and Family Therapists($78,120), Social Workers($68,930).


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