Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Rochester
Compared to New York
Rochester Social Workers earn an average of $60,100 or $28.89 per hour which is 12% less than the New York average salary of $68,660.
Average | Rochester | New York | % Difference |
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Hourly Wage | $28.89 | $33.01 | -12.48% |
Annual Salary | $60,100 | $68,660 | -12.47% |
Compared to the U.S.
Rochester Social Workers earn an average of $60,100 or $28.89 per hour which is 9% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
Average | Rochester | U.S. | % |
---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $28.89 | $26.39 | 9.47% |
Annual Salary | $60,100 | $54,880 | 9.51% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Rochester earns an average annual salary of $61,146 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $68,660. per year.
Cost-of-living in Rochester is 2% less than the New York average, which means Rochester residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.
Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
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Rochester | $60,100 | 98.29% | $61,146 |
New York | $68,660 | 110.21% | $62,299 |
U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Rochester, 50% of Social Workers earn between $49,210 and $63,480 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 $38,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 121 | Under $38,850 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 182 | $38,850 – $49,210 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 302 | $49,210 – $61,470 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 302 | $61,470 – $63,480 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 182 | $61,470 – $79,450 |
10% | 20+ years | 121 | Above $79,450 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $60,100, Rochester Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($100,610), Psychology Teachers ($89,700), and School Psychologists ($73,090).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,780), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,610).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $100,610 |
Psychology Teachers | $89,700 |
School Psychologists | $73,090 |
Social Workers | $60,100 |
Health Care Social Workers | $52,610 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $50,780 |
FAQ for Rochester Social Workers
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