Social Worker Salary Guide
Average Social Worker Salary
$38.19/hour
The average salary for a Social Worker is $38.19 per hour.
Last updated on February 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Where do Social Workers get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $47 | $58 |
| Florida | $43 | $67 |
| New York | $39 | $41 |
| Michigan | $36 | $43 |
| Illinois | $32 | $40 |
| Texas | $31 | $38 |
| Massachusetts | $30 | $49 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Social Worker jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $52 | $52 |
| Jobot | $48 | $48 |
| Tenet Desert | $44 | $45 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | $44 | $44 |
| St. Luke's Health System | $41 | $41 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | $39 | $39 |
| CoreCivic | $36 | $36 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $35 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $33 | $35 |
| Jet Health | $33 | $33 |
Last updated on February 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Director of Case Management
- Core Medical-Perm
- Panama City, FL
- 3x12 hrs
$110K-160K/year
approximately $58-86/hrDirector of Hospital Case Management
- Core Medical-Perm
- Nashville, TN
- 3x12 hrs
$109K-135K/year
approximately $58-73/hrCase Management Director
- Core Medical-Perm
- Tampa, FL
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$100K-140K/year
approximately $53-75/hrSocial Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Doctors Hospital of Manteca
- Manteca, CA
- 5x8 hrs
$39-60/hour
Social Work - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- Jobot
- Boston, MA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$40-55/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)