Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Ithaca
Compared to New York
Ithaca Social Workers earn an average of $62,610 or $30.10 per hour which is 8% less than the New York average salary of $68,660.
| Average | Ithaca | New York | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $30.10 | $33.01 | -8.82% |
| Annual Salary | $62,610 | $68,660 | -8.81% |
Compared to the U.S.
Ithaca Social Workers earn an average of $62,610 or $30.10 per hour which is 14% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Ithaca | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $30.10 | $26.39 | 14.06% |
| Annual Salary | $62,610 | $54,880 | 14.09% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Ithaca earns an average annual salary of $59,161 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $68,660. per year.
Cost-of-living in Ithaca is 6% higher than the New York average, which means Ithaca residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | $62,610 | 105.83% | $59,161 |
| New York | $68,660 | 110.21% | $62,299 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Ithaca, 50% of Social Workers earn between $51,680 and $76,410 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,770, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 9 | Under $38,830 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 14 | $38,830 – $51,680 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 22 | $51,680 – $60,250 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 22 | $60,250 – $76,410 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 14 | $60,250 – $76,770 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 9 | Above $76,770 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Social Workers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($50,750), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,490).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Social Workers | $62,610 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $60,490 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $50,750 |
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