Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 630.
  • Social Workers in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $52,660 per year or $25.32 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Social Workers who work in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #15 in New York for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #152 in the nation for salary and #274 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #101 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $52,660 or $25.32 per hour which is 23% less than the New York average salary of $68,660.

AverageSouthwest New York Nonmetropolitan AreaNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.32$33.01-23.30%
Annual Salary$52,660$68,660-23.30%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $52,660 or $25.32 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageSouthwest New York Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.32$26.39-4.05%
Annual Salary$52,660$54,880-4.05%
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 Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $57,152 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $68,660. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the New York average, which means Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $52,660.
  • Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,152.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area$52,66092.14%$57,152
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 Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,310 and $61,140 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $63,480, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year63Under $36,750
15%2 – 4 years94$36,750 – $47,310
25%5 – 9 years158$47,310 – $49,240
25%10 – 14 years158$49,240 – $61,140
15%15 – 20 years94$49,240 – $63,480
10%20+ years63Above $63,480
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 $52,660, Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($91,050), School Psychologists ($70,990), and Psychology Teachers ($63,160).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,910), and Health Care Social Workers ($50,570).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91,050
School Psychologists$70,990
Psychology Teachers$63,160
Social Workers$52,660
Health Care Social Workers$50,570
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,910
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 630.

Social Workers earn an average of $52,660 per year or $25.32 per hour in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $57,152 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($91,050), School Psychologists($70,990), Psychology Teachers($63,160).


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