Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Watertown-Fort Drum
Compared to New York
Watertown-Fort Drum Social Workers earn an average of $54,970 or $26.43 per hour which is 19% less than the New York average salary of $68,660.
| Average | Watertown-Fort Drum | New York | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.43 | $33.01 | -19.93% |
| Annual Salary | $54,970 | $68,660 | -19.94% |
Compared to the U.S.
Watertown-Fort Drum Social Workers earn an average of $54,970 or $26.43 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Watertown-Fort Drum | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.43 | $26.39 | 0.15% |
| Annual Salary | $54,970 | $54,880 | 0.16% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Watertown-Fort Drum earns an average annual salary of $59,006 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $68,660. per year.
Cost-of-living in Watertown-Fort Drum is 7% less than the New York average, which means Watertown-Fort Drum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $54,970 | 93.16% | $59,006 |
| New York | $68,660 | 110.21% | $62,299 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Watertown-Fort Drum, 50% of Social Workers earn between $40,550 and $63,050 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $78,150, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,180, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 7 | Under $36,180 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 10 | $36,180 – $40,550 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 18 | $40,550 – $49,340 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 18 | $49,340 – $63,050 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 10 | $49,340 – $78,150 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 7 | Above $78,150 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Social Workers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($47,570), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,270).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Social Workers | $54,970 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $51,270 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $47,570 |
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