Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Rochester is 1,210.
  • Social Workers in Rochester earn an average of $60,100 per year or $28.89 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Social Workers who work in Rochester is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Rochester is less than 1%.

Rankings for Rochester

  • Ranks #5 in New York for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #47 in the nation for salary and #102 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #52 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

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.

AverageRochesterNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.89$33.01-12.48%
Annual Salary$60,100$68,660-12.47%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

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.

AverageRochesterU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.89$26.399.47%
Annual Salary$60,100$54,8809.51%
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 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.

  • New York average salary is $68,660.
  • New York cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,299.
  • Rochester average salary is $60,100.
  • Rochester cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,146.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Rochester$60,10098.29%$61,146
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 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.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year121Under $38,850
15%2 – 4 years182$38,850 – $49,210
25%5 – 9 years302$49,210 – $61,470
25%10 – 14 years302$61,470 – $63,480
15%15 – 20 years182$61,470 – $79,450
10%20+ years121Above $79,450
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 $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).

TitleAnnual 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
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Rochester Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Rochester is 1,210.

Social Workers earn an average of $60,100 per year or $28.89 per hour in Rochester.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Rochester Social Workers earn an average of $61,146 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Rochester are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($100,610), Psychology Teachers($89,700), School Psychologists($73,090).


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