Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 450.
  • Social Workers in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $57,290 per year or $27.54 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Social Workers who work in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #9 in New York for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #81 in the nation for salary and #276 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #152 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $57,290 or $27.54 per hour which is 16% less than the New York average salary of $68,660.

AverageCapital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan AreaNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.54$33.01-16.57%
Annual Salary$57,290$68,660-16.56%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $57,290 or $27.54 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageCapital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.54$26.394.36%
Annual Salary$57,290$54,8804.39%
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 Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $62,177 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $68,660. per year.

Cost-of-living in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the New York average, which means Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.

  • New York average salary is $68,660.
  • New York cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,299.
  • Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $57,290.
  • Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,177.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area$57,29092.14%$62,177
New York$68,660110.21%$62,299
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 Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,810 and $61,780 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,510, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year45Under $38,510
15%2 – 4 years68$38,510 – $47,810
25%5 – 9 years112$47,810 – $59,910
25%10 – 14 years112$59,910 – $61,780
15%15 – 20 years68$59,910 – $77,390
10%20+ years45Above $77,390
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 $57,290, Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($97,890), School Psychologists ($76,740), and Psychology Teachers ($73,230).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,580), and Health Care Social Workers ($49,540).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$97,890
School Psychologists$76,740
Psychology Teachers$73,230
Social Workers$57,290
Health Care Social Workers$49,540
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,580
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 450.

Social Workers earn an average of $57,290 per year or $27.54 per hour in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $62,177 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($97,890), School Psychologists($76,740), Psychology Teachers($73,230).


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