Social Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for social workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $67,540 ≈ $32/hr
National median salary $61,780
Total employment 775,930 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social workers make in the U.S.?
The median social workers salary in the United States is $61,780 per year (mean $67,540), and about 80% earn between $42,790 and $100,090.
How much do social workers make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,540 and 2,080 work hours per year.