Healthcare Social Worker Salary in New York, NY
Healthcare Social Workers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $78,610 a year — 16% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $60,484 take-home, or $5,040 a month.
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- Federal income tax$8,464
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,874
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,140
- New York income tax$3,648
- Take-home pay$60,484
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $2,612 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $57,872 ($4,823 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Healthcare Social Worker pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,060 | $24.07 | $40,297 | $3,358 |
| 25th percentile | $59,820 | $28.76 | $47,612 | $3,968 |
| Median (50th) | $78,610 | $37.79 | $60,484 | $5,040 |
| 75th percentile | $99,060 | $47.63 | $73,714 | $6,143 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $108,260 | $52.05 | $79,644 | $6,637 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $78,610 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median healthcare social worker's $60,484 take-home pay has the buying power of $53,734 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
New York, NY has 1.5× the national concentration of healthcare social worker jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for healthcare social workers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #8 of 13 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $99,640 | $72,594 | $62,791 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $83,550 | $67,607 | $60,835 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $75,930 | $62,247 | $60,381 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $71,900 | $59,412 | $60,238 |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | $75,720 | $58,866 | $56,338 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $78,410 | $60,291 | $55,688 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $71,430 | $55,690 | $53,757 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $78,610 | $60,484 | $53,734 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 13 metros →
About the job: healthcare social workers
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +8.5% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make in New York, NY?
The median healthcare social worker salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $78,610 a year, or about $37.79 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $59,820 and $99,060.
What is a healthcare social worker’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $78,610 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $60,484 a year ($5,040 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,648 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a healthcare social worker?
Pay here is 16% above the national median of $67,880. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $53,734 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #8 of 13 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a healthcare social worker afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 47% of a median healthcare social worker’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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