Medical Social Worker salary in the United States

How much does a Medical Social Worker make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$67,880

Median $67,880
Low $46,220High $100,360

Based on 187,630 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$46,220
25th percentile
$56,710
75th percentile
$82,240
90th percentile
$100,360

Highest paying cities for Medical Social Worker in CA

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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