Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Corvallis is 50.
  • Social Workers in Corvallis earn an average of $52,610 per year or $25.29 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oregon Social Workers who work in Corvallis is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Corvallis is less than 1%.

Rankings for Corvallis

  • Ranks #8 in Oregon for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in Oregon for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #154 in the nation for salary and #60 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #508 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oregon

Corvallis Social Workers earn an average of $52,610 or $25.29 per hour which is 3% less than the Oregon average salary of $54,790.

AverageCorvallisOregon% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.29$26.34-3.99%
Annual Salary$52,610$54,790-3.98%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Corvallis Social Workers earn an average of $52,610 or $25.29 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageCorvallisU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.29$26.39-4.17%
Annual Salary$52,610$54,880-4.14%
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 Corvallis earns an average annual salary of $51,746 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $54,790. per year.

Cost-of-living in Corvallis is 2% higher than the Oregon average, which means Corvallis residents have an overall higher 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.
  • Corvallis average salary is $52,610.
  • Corvallis cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,746.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Corvallis$52,610101.67%$51,746
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 Corvallis, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,210 and $62,490 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $79,270, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,500, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $30,500
15%2 – 4 years8$30,500 – $37,210
25%5 – 9 years12$37,210 – $50,080
25%10 – 14 years12$50,080 – $62,490
15%15 – 20 years8$50,080 – $79,270
10%20+ years5Above $79,270
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 $52,610, Corvallis Social Workers tend to earn less than Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,450).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,450
Social Workers$52,610
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Corvallis Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Corvallis is 50.

Social Workers earn an average of $52,610 per year or $25.29 per hour in Corvallis.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Corvallis Social Workers earn an average of $51,746 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Corvallis are Substance Abuse Counselors($56,450), Social Workers($52,610),


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

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