The average salary for Social Workers in the United States is around $59440 per year.
In the United States, Social Workers earn an average hourly wage of $28.58 and a mean annual wage of $59440.
$28.58
$59440
For Social Workers positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $17.6 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $21.14 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $26.61, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $34.5. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $41.97 hourly.
When considering annual wages for Social Workers roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $36600 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $43980 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $55350. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $71760, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $87300 per year.
$17.6
$36600
$21.14
$43980
$26.61
$55350
$34.5
$71760
$41.97
$87300
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)