Social Worker Salary Guide: Manhattan, NY
Average Social Worker Salary
$41.63/hour
The average salary for a Social Worker in Manhattan, NY is $41.63 per hour. This is 14% higher than the New York average of $35.61.
Last updated on November 1, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Social Worker salaries in Manhattan, NY compared to State and National Averages
$41.63/hour
Manhattan, NY
2% higher than the US average.
$35.61/hour
New York
15% lower than the US average.
$40.94/hour
United States
How Social Worker Salaries in Manhattan Compare to Other Cities
How Social Worker Salaries in Manhattan Compare to Other Cities
The Bronx, New York
$40/hour
This is 4% lower than the Manhattan average of $41.63.
Columbus, Ohio
$34/hour
This is 24% lower than the Manhattan average of $41.63.
Delaware, Ohio
--/hour
What are the highest paying Agencies for Social Worker jobs in Manhattan?
Only FreedomCare reports pay data for Social Workers, averaging $25 per hour. For comparison, the Manhattan, NY average for Social Workers is $42 per hour — FreedomCare pays 40% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| FreedomCare | $25 | $25 |
Last updated on November 1, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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