Social Worker Salary Guide
Average Social Worker Salary
$41.53/hour
The average salary for a Social Worker is $41.53 per hour.
Last updated on May 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Where do Social Workers get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $53 | $72 |
| California | $47 | $58 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $47 |
| Texas | $40 | $41 |
| Michigan | $38 | $41 |
| Illinois | $32 | $40 |
| Massachusetts | $30 | $49 |
| Georgia | $28 | $31 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Social Worker jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $50 | $52 |
| Huddle Up Care | $47 | $47 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $45 | $45 |
| Tenet Desert | $44 | $45 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | $39 | $39 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $38 | $38 |
| CoreCivic | $36 | $36 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $40 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $34 | $34 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $31 | $31 |
Last updated on May 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Manager Social Work - Social Worker
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$94K-141K/year
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- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 5x8 hrs
$41-63/hour
Social Work - Case Management
- Emanuel Medical Center
- Turlock, CA
- 5x8 hrs
$39-60/hour
Social Work - Social Worker
- Doctors Hospital of Manteca
- Manteca, CA
- 5x8 hrs
$39-60/hour
Level II Social Work - Case Management
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
- 5x8 hrs
$35-55/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)