Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Elmira is 110.
  • Social Workers in Elmira earn an average of $56,520 per year or $27.17 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Social Workers who work in Elmira is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Elmira is less than 1%.

Rankings for Elmira

  • Ranks #12 in New York for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #93 in the nation for salary and #156 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #426 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Elmira Social Workers earn an average of $56,520 or $27.17 per hour which is 17% less than the New York average salary of $68,660.

AverageElmiraNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.17$33.01-17.69%
Annual Salary$56,520$68,660-17.68%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Elmira Social Workers earn an average of $56,520 or $27.17 per hour which is 2% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageElmiraU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.17$26.392.96%
Annual Salary$56,520$54,8802.99%
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 Elmira earns an average annual salary of $59,035 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $68,660. per year.

Cost-of-living in Elmira is 4% less than the New York average, which means Elmira 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.
  • Elmira average salary is $56,520.
  • Elmira cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,035.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Elmira$56,52095.74%$59,035
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 Elmira, 50% of Social Workers earn between $39,380 and $76,010 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $79,450, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $37,000
15%2 – 4 years16$37,000 – $39,380
25%5 – 9 years28$39,380 – $49,800
25%10 – 14 years28$49,800 – $76,010
15%15 – 20 years16$49,800 – $79,450
10%20+ years11Above $79,450
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Social Workers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($46,930), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,070).

TitleAnnual Salary
Social Workers$56,520
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,070
Health Care Social Workers$46,930
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Elmira Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Elmira is 110.

Social Workers earn an average of $56,520 per year or $27.17 per hour in Elmira.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Elmira Social Workers earn an average of $59,035 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Elmira are Social Workers($56,520), Substance Abuse Counselors($54,070), Health Care Social Workers($46,930).

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

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