Social Worker salary in the United States

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

Median base salary

Government data

$71,900

Median $71,900
Low $43,620High $115,610

Based on 62,930 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$43,620
25th percentile
$51,900
75th percentile
$97,040
90th percentile
$115,610

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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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