Social Workers, All Other Salary
Social Workers, All Other earn a median $71,900 a year nationally. Community and Social Service Occupations
U.S. median
$71,900
$34.57 per hour
Range
$43,620 – $115,610
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
62,930
across the U.S.
▲3.5%
Pay trend: The median for social workers, all other in the U.S. rose from $69,480 (May 2024) to $71,900 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.1%.
What social workers, all other do
All social workers not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.3% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 5,800
- Self-employed
- 15%
Employment of social workers, all other is projected to grow 2.3% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 5,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Social Workers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$59,412
per year · effective tax rate 17.4%
$4,951Monthly
$2,475Twice a month
$2,285Every 2 weeks
$28.56Hourly
- Federal income tax$6,988
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,458
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,043
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$59,412
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,620 | $20.97 | $37,229 |
| 25th percentile | $51,900 | $24.95 | $43,882 |
| Median (50th) | $71,900 | $34.57 | $59,412 |
| 75th percentile | $97,040 | $46.65 | $77,098 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $115,610 | $55.58 | $90,162 |
Best cities for social workers, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis, MN | $79,790 | $61,060 | $58,251 | 4,450 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Minneapolis, MN — $79,790
Social Workers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $121,830 | +11.5% | $94,537 | $74,110 – $158,720 | 370 |
| Hawaii | $116,130 | +6.8% | $83,232 | $81,080 – $137,450 | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $111,590 | +4.4% | $83,635 | $91,560 – $126,920 | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $103,710 | −1.0% | $81,790 | $42,640 – $120,430 | 100 |
| Washington | $102,520 | +6.2% | $80,953 | $55,450 – $125,840 | 790 |
| Oklahoma | $101,860 | +1.7% | $76,450 | $77,250 – $119,120 | 320 |
| Massachusetts | $101,280 | +7.7% | $75,236 | $71,980 – $125,010 | 540 |
| Missouri | $98,740 | +89.6% | $74,590 | $50,770 – $119,750 | 590 |
| District of Columbia | $96,380 | −10.0% | $71,410 | $71,060 – $131,770 | 350 |
| South Carolina | $96,350 | +4.8% | $71,988 | $43,860 – $118,580 | 440 |
| Alabama | $94,270 | +5.7% | $70,700 | $49,280 – $112,510 | 400 |
| South Dakota | $93,760 | +5.0% | $74,790 | $76,520 – $109,010 | 130 |
| Delaware | $93,250 | +1.7% | $69,618 | $54,960 – $121,950 | 130 |
| Virginia | $92,930 | +7.2% | $69,677 | $48,460 – $120,790 | 860 |
| Mississippi | $91,560 | +1.9% | $70,312 | $37,110 – $109,300 | 280 |
| Iowa | $91,170 | +3.6% | $70,155 | $47,310 – $113,800 | 230 |
| New Mexico | $90,820 | +31.7% | $69,603 | $55,000 – $114,820 | 250 |
| Idaho | $88,610 | +47.8% | $67,579 | $36,450 – $106,330 | 210 |
| Kentucky | $85,160 | +16.3% | $65,877 | $39,530 – $118,540 | 610 |
| Indiana | $84,570 | +5.2% | $65,860 | $60,200 – $107,950 | 460 |
| Texas | $84,240 | −5.9% | $68,093 | $40,350 – $134,450 | 2,880 |
| New York | $84,010 | +12.0% | $63,991 | $58,200 – $112,140 | 2,470 |
| North Dakota | $81,330 | +5.1% | $65,719 | $63,130 – $103,380 | 110 |
| Minnesota | $79,790 | +0.7% | $61,060 | $55,500 – $101,210 | 7,270 |
| Georgia | $78,260 | −15.6% | $60,447 | $42,930 – $126,650 | 1,510 |
| New Jersey | $76,640 | +8.8% | $60,054 | $42,710 – $114,880 | 640 |
| Nebraska | $76,520 | +13.2% | $60,060 | $48,610 – $105,680 | 220 |
| Maryland | $75,600 | −3.0% | $58,787 | $48,690 – $128,440 | 1,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,430 | +12.8% | $58,907 | $39,890 – $112,570 | 1,730 |
| Vermont | $73,070 | +3.5% | $57,872 | $46,170 – $113,760 | 110 |
| Louisiana | $69,230 | +7.0% | $55,843 | $43,000 – $111,090 | 850 |
| Connecticut | $69,080 | +0.8% | $55,203 | $47,070 – $114,880 | 460 |
| Wyoming | $69,020 | −7.8% | $57,386 | $56,120 – $125,260 | 160 |
| Oregon | $67,820 | +7.1% | $51,437 | $48,750 – $89,220 | 3,710 |
| Utah | $66,440 | +4.5% | $53,541 | $51,090 – $114,500 | 660 |
| Illinois | $64,030 | +0.7% | $50,603 | $45,460 – $111,320 | 1,910 |
| North Carolina | $63,490 | +0.5% | $51,170 | $44,440 – $116,230 | 1,670 |
| California | $63,010 | −10.5% | $50,159 | $36,160 – $132,480 | 6,430 |
| Wisconsin | $62,830 | +0.5% | $50,680 | $45,720 – $98,840 | 1,860 |
| West Virginia | $62,590 | −9.3% | $50,389 | $38,940 – $108,040 | 680 |
| Arizona | $62,150 | +3.0% | $50,773 | $45,520 – $108,240 | 2,850 |
| Michigan | $62,140 | +5.5% | $49,719 | $40,290 – $109,720 | 1,700 |
| Colorado | $61,610 | −2.7% | $49,681 | $45,950 – $104,250 | 2,190 |
| Alaska | $61,220 | +0.6% | $51,370 | $48,390 – $120,240 | 330 |
| Maine | $60,280 | +9.2% | $47,728 | $48,310 – $99,050 | 470 |
| Ohio | $59,780 | −2.0% | $49,352 | $38,260 – $104,600 | 3,250 |
| Florida | $58,550 | +2.4% | $49,225 | $42,220 – $109,990 | 4,800 |
| Montana | $51,650 | +4.1% | $42,010 | $36,600 – $92,600 | 540 |
| Tennessee | $51,460 | −1.2% | $43,528 | $31,920 – $111,570 | 1,910 |
| Arkansas | $47,790 | +3.4% | $38,928 | $37,230 – $113,920 | 690 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,880 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $60,280 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,550 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $66,940 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $66,270 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $64,330 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $59,350 | Master's degree | +18.4% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $56,730 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Community Health Worker | $51,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social workers, all other make?
The national median salary for social workers, all other is $71,900 a year ($34.57 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,620 and the top 10% earn over $115,610. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays social workers, all other the most?
Nevada has the highest median pay at $121,830. After taxes and local prices, Minneapolis, MN offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many social workers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 62,930 people work as social workers, all other nationwide.