Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Fargo
Compared to North Dakota
Fargo Social Workers earn an average of $56,670 or $27.25 per hour which is 4% less than the North Dakota average salary of $59,390.
| Average | Fargo | North Dakota | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.25 | $28.55 | -4.55% |
| Annual Salary | $56,670 | $59,390 | -4.58% |
Compared to the U.S.
Fargo Social Workers earn an average of $56,670 or $27.25 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Fargo | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.25 | $26.39 | 3.26% |
| Annual Salary | $56,670 | $54,880 | 3.26% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Fargo earns an average annual salary of $60,287 which compares to the North Dakota average annual salary of $59,390. per year.
Cost-of-living in Fargo is 6% less than the North Dakota average, which means Fargo residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Dakota average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $56,670 | 94.00% | $60,287 |
| North Dakota | $59,390 | 92.04% | $64,526 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Fargo, 50% of Social Workers earn between $46,270 and $61,870 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,510, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $39,030, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 28 | Under $39,030 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 42 | $39,030 – $46,270 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 70 | $46,270 – $56,290 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 70 | $56,290 – $61,870 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 42 | $56,290 – $77,510 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 28 | Above $77,510 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $56,670, Fargo Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,030), Psychology Teachers ($86,300), School Psychologists ($68,830), Marriage and Family Therapists ($60,710), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,090).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,120).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $101,030 |
| Psychology Teachers | $86,300 |
| School Psychologists | $68,830 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $60,710 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,090 |
| Social Workers | $56,670 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $55,120 |
FAQ for Fargo Social Workers
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