Social Worker Salary Guide
Average Social Worker Salary
$44.30/hour
The average salary for a Social Worker is $44.30 per hour.
Last updated on December 18, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Social Worker jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $52 | $52 |
| Huddle Up Care | $47 | $47 |
| Tenet Desert | $44 | $45 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | $44 | $44 |
| St. Luke's Health System | $41 | $41 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | $39 | $41 |
| Iannarino Fullen Group | $37 | $41 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $35 | $35 |
| E-SolHealth | $35 | $35 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on December 18, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Go to the guideTop Social Worker Jobs
Director of Case Management
- Core Medical-Perm
- Panama City, FL
- 3x12 hrs
$110K-160K/year
approximately $58-86/hrSocial Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Jobot
- Santa Cruz, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$120K-135K/year
approximately $57-65/hrDirector of Hospital Case Management
- Core Medical-Perm
- Nashville, TN
- 3x12 hrs
$109K-135K/year
approximately $58-73/hrSocial Work - Social Worker
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- New Britain, CT
- 5x8 hrs
$98K-115K/year
approximately $47-56/hrSocial Work - Social Worker
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 5x8 hrs
$41-63/hour
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What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Social Worker?
Social workers can specialize in several fields, so numerous certifications may potentially increase your salary or qualify you for roles with greater responsibilities and better wages. The National Association of Social Workers offers numerous professional certificates in social work by specialty, including:
Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW)
Clinical Social Worker in Gerontology (CSW-G)
Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWCM)
Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Social Worker (C-CATODSW)
Certified Social Work Case Manager (C-SWCM)
Certified Social Worker in Health Care (C-SWHC)
Masters in Social Work (MSW)