Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Wenatchee is 100.
  • Social Workers in Wenatchee earn an average of $61,280 per year or $29.46 per hour.
  • The percentage of Washington Social Workers who work in Wenatchee is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Wenatchee is less than 1%.

Rankings for Wenatchee

  • Ranks #3 in Washington for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Washington for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #37 in the nation for salary and #76 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #440 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Washington

Wenatchee Social Workers earn an average of $61,280 or $29.46 per hour which is 1% more than the Washington average salary of $60,230.

AverageWenatcheeWashington% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.46$28.961.73%
Annual Salary$61,280$60,2301.74%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Wenatchee Social Workers earn an average of $61,280 or $29.46 per hour which is 11% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageWenatcheeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.46$26.3911.63%
Annual Salary$61,280$54,88011.66%
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 Wenatchee earns an average annual salary of $61,188 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $60,230. per year.

Cost-of-living in Wenatchee is 0% higher than the Washington average, which means Wenatchee residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.

  • Washington average salary is $60,230.
  • Washington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,101.
  • Wenatchee average salary is $61,280.
  • Wenatchee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,188.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Wenatchee$61,280100.15%$61,188
Washington$60,230107.36%$56,101
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 Wenatchee, 50% of Social Workers earn between $48,930 and $72,750 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,090, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $43,560, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $43,560
15%2 – 4 years15$43,560 – $48,930
25%5 – 9 years25$48,930 – $60,920
25%10 – 14 years25$60,920 – $72,750
15%15 – 20 years15$60,920 – $76,090
10%20+ years10Above $76,090
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,000), and Health Care Social Workers ($60,470).

TitleAnnual Salary
Social Workers$61,280
Health Care Social Workers$60,470
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Wenatchee Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Wenatchee is 100.

Social Workers earn an average of $61,280 per year or $29.46 per hour in Wenatchee.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Wenatchee Social Workers earn an average of $61,188 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Wenatchee are Social Workers($61,280), Health Care Social Workers($60,470), Substance Abuse Counselors($60,000).

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

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