Healthcare Social Workers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $32.63

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$22.22
25th$27.27
Median$32.63
75th$39.54
90th$48.25

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do healthcare social workers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $32.63; the mean hourly wage is $34.51.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for healthcare social workers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $22.22 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for healthcare social workers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $48.25 per hour.