Social Worker Salary in the United States

Median Salary

$67,880/yr

Typical Range

$57k – $82k

Employed Nationally

187,630

Pay Distribution

Pay Distribution Data for Social Workers nationally.

$46k10th$57k25th$68kMedian$82k75th$100k90th

= Market Median ($67,880)Shaded = Middle 50%Per YearPer Hour

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National Market Trends

Social Worker National Median Salary

$59k$63k$66k$70k20212022202320242025

Social Worker National Employment (Jobs)

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