Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Syracuse
Compared to New York
Syracuse Social Workers earn an average of $58,800 or $28.27 per hour which is 14% less than the New York average salary of $68,660.
| Average | Syracuse | New York | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.27 | $33.01 | -14.36% |
| Annual Salary | $58,800 | $68,660 | -14.36% |
Compared to the U.S.
Syracuse Social Workers earn an average of $58,800 or $28.27 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Syracuse | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.27 | $26.39 | 7.12% |
| Annual Salary | $58,800 | $54,880 | 7.14% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Syracuse earns an average annual salary of $60,876 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $68,660. per year.
Cost-of-living in Syracuse is 3% less than the New York average, which means Syracuse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $58,800 | 96.59% | $60,876 |
| New York | $68,660 | 110.21% | $62,299 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Syracuse, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,740 and $63,200 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $78,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $39,820, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 81 | Under $39,820 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 122 | $39,820 – $47,740 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 202 | $47,740 – $60,670 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 202 | $60,670 – $63,200 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 122 | $60,670 – $78,360 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 81 | Above $78,360 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $58,800, Syracuse Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,620), School Psychologists ($83,350), and Psychology Teachers ($82,850).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,660), Health Care Social Workers ($53,900), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,630).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $101,620 |
| School Psychologists | $83,350 |
| Psychology Teachers | $82,850 |
| Social Workers | $58,800 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $55,630 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $53,900 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,660 |
FAQ for Syracuse Social Workers
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