Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Northeast Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Virginia
Northeast Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $45,000 or $21.64 per hour which is 22% less than the Virginia average salary of $58,100.
| Average | Northeast Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area | Virginia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.64 | $27.93 | -22.52% |
| Annual Salary | $45,000 | $58,100 | -22.55% |
Compared to the U.S.
Northeast Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $45,000 or $21.64 per hour which is 18% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Northeast Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.64 | $26.39 | -18.00% |
| Annual Salary | $45,000 | $54,880 | -18.00% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Northeast Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $52,077 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $58,100. per year.
Cost-of-living in Northeast Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Virginia average, which means Northeast Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area | $45,000 | 86.41% | $52,077 |
| Virginia | $58,100 | 100.98% | $57,536 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Northeast Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,300 and $49,990 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,510, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 12 | Under $36,910 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 18 | $36,910 – $37,300 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 30 | $37,300 – $38,510 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 30 | $38,510 – $49,990 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 18 | $38,510 – $60,510 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 12 | Above $60,510 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $45,000, Northeast Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($50,270), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,070).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $50,270 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,070 |
| Social Workers | $45,000 |
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