Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Glens Falls is 110.
  • Social Workers in Glens Falls earn an average of $56,640 per year or $27.23 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Social Workers who work in Glens Falls is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Glens Falls is less than 1%.

Rankings for Glens Falls

  • Ranks #11 in New York for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #91 in the nation for salary and #122 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #420 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Glens Falls Social Workers earn an average of $56,640 or $27.23 per hour which is 17% less than the New York average salary of $68,660.

AverageGlens FallsNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.23$33.01-17.51%
Annual Salary$56,640$68,660-17.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Glens Falls Social Workers earn an average of $56,640 or $27.23 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageGlens FallsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.23$26.393.18%
Annual Salary$56,640$54,8803.21%
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 Glens Falls earns an average annual salary of $58,386 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $68,660. per year.

Cost-of-living in Glens Falls is 3% less than the New York average, which means Glens Falls 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.
  • Glens Falls average salary is $56,640.
  • Glens Falls cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,386.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Glens Falls$56,64097.01%$58,386
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 Glens Falls, 50% of Social Workers earn between $48,810 and $61,870 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,510, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $46,350, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $46,350
15%2 – 4 years16$46,350 – $48,810
25%5 – 9 years28$48,810 – $49,290
25%10 – 14 years28$49,290 – $61,870
15%15 – 20 years16$49,290 – $77,510
10%20+ years11Above $77,510
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 $56,640, Glens Falls Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($73,840).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,100), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,700).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$73,840
Social Workers$56,640
Health Care Social Workers$53,700
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,100
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Glens Falls Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Glens Falls is 110.

Social Workers earn an average of $56,640 per year or $27.23 per hour in Glens Falls.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Glens Falls Social Workers earn an average of $58,386 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Glens Falls are School Psychologists($73,840), Social Workers($56,640), Health Care Social Workers($53,700).


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