Average Social Worker Salary

$35.38/hour

The average salary for a Social Worker is $35.38 per hour. This is 2% higher than the social work US average of $34.58.

Last updated on December 21, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Social Worker compared to Social Worker National Averages

$35.38/hour

2% higher than the social work US average.

$34.58/hour

United States

Where do Licensed Social Workers get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Idaho$54$54
California$47$58
Massachusetts$32$38
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Social Worker jobs?

Last updated on December 21, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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