Healthcare Social Workers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for healthcare social workers in the United States was $67,880 ($32.63 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,220 | $22.22 |
| 25th | $56,710 | $27.27 |
| Median | $67,880 | $32.63 |
| 75th | $82,240 | $39.54 |
| 90th | $100,360 | $48.25 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 21-1022
- Total U.S. employment: 187,630
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $46,220, median pay is $67,880, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $100,360.
Across the United States, 187,630 healthcare social workers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Healthcare Social Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $60,000 | $28.85 | -11.6% | 2,850 |
| Alaska | $62,000 | $29.81 | -8.7% | 480 |
| Arizona | $64,030 | $30.79 | -5.7% | 3,100 |
| Arkansas | $55,640 | $26.75 | -18.0% | 1,250 |
| California | $89,660 | $43.11 | +32.1% | 17,690 |
| Colorado | $63,480 | $30.52 | -6.5% | 3,670 |
| Connecticut | $79,900 | $38.41 | +17.7% | 1,650 |
| Delaware | $64,620 | $31.07 | -4.8% | 780 |
| District of Columbia | $94,100 | $45.24 | +38.6% | 420 |
| Florida | $64,820 | $31.16 | -4.5% | 10,520 |
| Georgia | $62,420 | $30.01 | -8.0% | 6,970 |
| Hawaii | $85,420 | $41.07 | +25.8% | 660 |
| Idaho | $74,500 | $35.82 | +9.8% | 750 |
| Illinois | $64,270 | $30.90 | -5.3% | 4,910 |
| Indiana | $64,580 | $31.05 | -4.9% | 3,890 |
| Iowa | $63,050 | $30.31 | -7.1% | 1,550 |
| Kansas | $64,440 | $30.98 | -5.1% | 1,360 |
| Kentucky | $64,080 | $30.81 | -5.6% | 1,980 |
| Louisiana | $61,080 | $29.37 | -10.0% | 1,970 |
| Maine | $71,610 | $34.43 | +5.5% | 790 |
| Maryland | $76,440 | $36.75 | +12.6% | 4,750 |
| Massachusetts | $76,440 | $36.75 | +12.6% | 7,220 |
| Michigan | $67,600 | $32.50 | -0.4% | 4,860 |
| Minnesota | $73,970 | $35.56 | +9.0% | 2,430 |
| Mississippi | $62,250 | $29.93 | -8.3% | 1,890 |
| Missouri | $59,870 | $28.79 | -11.8% | 4,430 |
| Montana | $57,090 | $27.45 | -15.9% | 840 |
| Nebraska | $62,420 | $30.01 | -8.0% | 980 |
| Nevada | $78,470 | $37.73 | +15.6% | 1,160 |
| New Hampshire | $78,260 | $37.63 | +15.3% | 590 |
| New Jersey | $82,690 | $39.76 | +21.8% | 4,310 |
| New Mexico | $65,930 | $31.70 | -2.9% | 1,200 |
| New York | $73,070 | $35.13 | +7.6% | 20,440 |
| North Carolina | $63,280 | $30.42 | -6.8% | 5,120 |
| North Dakota | $62,860 | $30.22 | -7.4% | 330 |
| Ohio | $63,610 | $30.58 | -6.3% | 8,930 |
| Oklahoma | $56,120 | $26.98 | -17.3% | 2,310 |
| Oregon | $84,350 | $40.55 | +24.3% | 2,320 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,900 | $29.76 | -8.8% | 9,630 |
| Rhode Island | $75,390 | $36.25 | +11.1% | 630 |
| South Carolina | $60,840 | $29.25 | -10.4% | 3,100 |
| South Dakota | $57,510 | $27.65 | -15.3% | 790 |
| Tennessee | $61,240 | $29.44 | -9.8% | 5,970 |
| Texas | $69,990 | $33.65 | +3.1% | 10,880 |
| Utah | $78,150 | $37.57 | +15.1% | 1,750 |
| Vermont | $81,140 | $39.01 | +19.5% | 250 |
| Virginia | $66,550 | $31.99 | -2.0% | 3,070 |
| Washington | $78,570 | $37.77 | +15.7% | 5,180 |
| West Virginia | $60,140 | $28.92 | -11.4% | 1,100 |
| Wisconsin | $66,910 | $32.17 | -1.4% | 3,770 |
| Wyoming | $62,260 | $29.93 | -8.3% | 180 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for healthcare social workers?
The median annual wage for healthcare social workers is $67,880 ($32.63 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays healthcare social workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many healthcare social workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 187,630 healthcare social workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do healthcare social workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $32.63. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.