Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Grand Forks is 140.
  • Social Workers in Grand Forks earn an average of $59,300 per year or $28.51 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Dakota Social Workers who work in Grand Forks is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Grand Forks is less than 1%.

Rankings for Grand Forks

  • Ranks #2 in North Dakota for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in North Dakota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #52 in the nation for salary and #267 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #379 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Dakota

Grand Forks Social Workers earn an average of $59,300 or $28.51 per hour which is almost same as North Dakota average salary of $59,390.

AverageGrand ForksNorth Dakota% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.51$28.55-0.14%
Annual Salary$59,300$59,390-0.15%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Grand Forks Social Workers earn an average of $59,300 or $28.51 per hour which is 8% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageGrand ForksU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.51$26.398.03%
Annual Salary$59,300$54,8808.05%
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 Grand Forks earns an average annual salary of $64,310 which compares to the North Dakota average annual salary of $59,390. per year.

Cost-of-living in Grand Forks is 8% less than the North Dakota average, which means Grand Forks residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Dakota average.

  • North Dakota average salary is $59,390.
  • North Dakota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,526.
  • Grand Forks average salary is $59,300.
  • Grand Forks cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,310.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Grand Forks$59,30092.21%$64,310
North Dakota$59,39092.04%$64,526
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 Grand Forks, 50% of Social Workers earn between $48,560 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 $76,010, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $46,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $46,240
15%2 – 4 years21$46,240 – $48,560
25%5 – 9 years35$48,560 – $60,040
25%10 – 14 years35$60,040 – $61,870
15%15 – 20 years21$60,040 – $76,010
10%20+ years14Above $76,010
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 $59,300, Grand Forks Social Workers tend to earn less than Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,370).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($58,360).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$59,370
Social Workers$59,300
Health Care Social Workers$58,360
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Grand Forks Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Grand Forks is 140.

Social Workers earn an average of $59,300 per year or $28.51 per hour in Grand Forks.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Grand Forks Social Workers earn an average of $64,310 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Grand Forks are Substance Abuse Counselors($59,370), Social Workers($59,300), Health Care Social Workers($58,360).


Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in North Dakota cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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