The salary statistics and trend of social workers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare social worker salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $41,180 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,970 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $70,290 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,560 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for social workers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) social workers is $79,560. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent social workers is $41,180.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of social workers in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,250 | 2.04% | 35.48% |
| 2015 | $58,040 | 13.46% | - |
| 2014 | $50,230 | 5.47% | - |
| 2013 | $47,480 | 19.48% | - |
| 2012 | $38,230 | - | - |
The average salaries of social workers in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of social workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Legal Services | |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
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