Social Worker Salary Guide

Average Social Worker Salary

$36.90/hour

The average salary for a Social Worker is $36.90 per hour.

Last updated on June 8, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Where do Social Workers get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Idaho$54$54
Arizona$37$53
Texas$36$48
Ohio$32$34
Illinois$28$31
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Social Worker jobs?

Top Social Worker Jobs

View job details for Social Work - Social Worker

Social Work - Social Worker

  • Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
    • 5x8 hrs
Permanent
Today

$14+/hr

View job details for Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Bloomfield, CT
    • 5x8 hrs
Permanent
Today

$58K-79K/yr

View job details for Social Work - Master of Social Work

Social Work - Master of Social Work

  • Medford, OR
    • 5x8 hrs
Permanent
Today

$45-60/hr

View job details for Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Sugarland, TX
    • 5x8 hrs
Permanent
1 day ago

$45-55/hr

View job details for Social Work - Social Worker

Social Work - Social Worker

  • Meridian, ID
    • 5x8 hrs
    • Days
Permanent
1 day ago

$27-54/hr

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Social Worker FAQs

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)