Healthcare Social Workers

Occupation

$68,090
National Median Salary
$32.74
Median Hourly Wage
185,940
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$45,030
$55,360
$68,090
$83,410
$100,870

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+31.1%
10 Year Change
$51,930
2014 Median
$68,090
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Healthcare Social Workers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals $84,330 3,100
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities $82,860 590
Other Insurance Related Activities $82,860 560
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $79,390 190
Scientific Research and Development Services $79,390 190

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Top Paying States for Healthcare Social Workers

State Annual Median Employment
California $92,970 19,680
District of Columbia $92,600 490
Oregon $85,150 2,050
Hawaii $84,640 680
Connecticut $81,900 2,010

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Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities Other Insurance Related Activities Scientific Research and Development Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Hospitals Other Ambulatory Health Care Services Insurance Carriers Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools