Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is 340.
  • Social Workers in Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $50,210 per year or $24.14 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oregon Social Workers who work in Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #10 in Oregon for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Oregon for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #201 in the nation for salary and #141 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #197 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oregon

Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $50,210 or $24.14 per hour which is 8% less than the Oregon average salary of $54,790.

AverageCentral Oregon Nonmetropolitan AreaOregon% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.14$26.34-8.35%
Annual Salary$50,210$54,790-8.36%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $50,210 or $24.14 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageCentral Oregon Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.14$26.39-8.53%
Annual Salary$50,210$54,880-8.51%
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 Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $52,150 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $54,790. per year.

Cost-of-living in Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is 4% less than the Oregon average, which means Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oregon average.

  • Oregon average salary is $54,790.
  • Oregon cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,391.
  • Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $50,210.
  • Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,150.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area$50,21096.28%$52,150
Oregon$54,790102.62%$53,391
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 Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,750 and $60,510 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $75,660, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,700, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year34Under $30,700
15%2 – 4 years51$30,700 – $36,750
25%5 – 9 years85$36,750 – $48,350
25%10 – 14 years85$48,350 – $60,510
15%15 – 20 years51$48,350 – $75,660
10%20+ years34Above $75,660
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 $50,210, Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($73,650), Health Care Social Workers ($70,020), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,410).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$73,650
Health Care Social Workers$70,020
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,410
Social Workers$50,210
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is 340.

Social Workers earn an average of $50,210 per year or $24.14 per hour in Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $52,150 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Central Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($73,650), Health Care Social Workers($70,020), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,410).

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

Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data