Average Social Worker Salary

$36.55/hour

The average salary for a Social Worker is $36.55 per hour. This is 4% lower than the social work US average of $37.94.

Last updated on July 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Social Worker compared to Social Worker National Averages

$36.55/hour

4% lower than the social work US average.

$37.94/hour

United States

Where do Licensed Social Workers get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New York$30$33
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Social Worker jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tenet Massachusetts$47$47
Montefiore Medical Center$41$41
United Health Services$38$38
Detroit Medical Center$34$34
Gentiva$29$32
UW Health$27$27
Patterns Hiring - Perm$27$27
FreedomCare$25$25

Last updated on July 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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