Social Workers, All Other pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,670 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Duluth earn between $63,750 and $80,490.
- $53K10th
- $64K25th
- $80KMedian
- $80K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,140 | $6,262 | $36.12 |
| Median | $80,490 | $6,708 | $38.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,750 | $5,312 | $30.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,490 | $6,708 | $38.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Other social workers in Duluth earn 5% less than the Minnesota average ($79,420) and about the same as the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $75,140 | $80,490 | $52,550 | $96,670 | 510 |
| Minnesota | $79,420 | $79,790 | $55,500 | $101,210 | 7,270 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $75,140, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $58,105 a year, or $4,842 a month and $2,235 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $58,739 | $4,895 |
| Working in MN | $58,105 | $4,842 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $75,140 buys what about $84,648 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 5th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Rochester pays the most ($91,390).
- Rochester$91,390
- St. Cloud$87,270
- Minneapolis$79,850
- Mankato$76,370
- Duluth$75,140
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Duluth: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Duluth?
$36.12 an hour on average, and $38.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $58,105 a year ($4,842 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,140. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do other social workers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 10.05, this job is 10.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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