Social Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for social workers, all other in the U.S. is $71,900 ($34.57 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $71,900
- Mean annual wage
- $75,910
- Median hourly wage
- $34.57
- Employment
- 62,930
62,930 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,620 | $20.97 |
| 25th percentile | $51,900 | $24.95 |
| Median (50th) | $71,900 | $34.57 |
| 75th percentile | $97,040 | $46.65 |
| 90th percentile | $115,610 | $55.58 |
Highest-paying states for social workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $121,830 | 370 |
| Hawaii | $116,130 | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $111,590 | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $103,710 | 100 |
| Washington | $102,520 | 790 |
| Oklahoma | $101,860 | 320 |
| Massachusetts | $101,280 | 540 |
| Missouri | $98,740 | 590 |
| District of Columbia | $96,380 | 350 |
| South Carolina | $96,350 | 440 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $47,790 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $51,460 median annual wage
- Montana: $51,650 median annual wage
- Florida: $58,550 median annual wage
- Ohio: $59,780 median annual wage
About this occupation
All social workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 5.5% |
| Associate's degree | 4.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.3% |
| Master's degree | 44.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 2.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,350
- Social and Human Service Assistants$45,930
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,550
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,330
- Healthcare Social Workers$67,880
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,280
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,730
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46,850
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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