Social Worker, All Other Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Social Workers, All Other — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$71,900
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$34.57
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$115,610
entry level starts ~$43,620
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · 63,000 employed

How much does a Social Worker, All Other make?

The median pay for a Social Worker, All Other in the United States is $71,900 per year — about $34.57 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $43,620, while the most experienced Social Workers, All Other in the top 10% earn $115,610.

That is $10,510 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Social Worker, All Other salary range by percentile

Half of all Social Workers, All Other earn between $51,900 and $97,040 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,620$20.97
25th percentile (early career)$51,900$24.95
50th percentile (median)$71,900$34.57
75th percentile (experienced)$97,040$46.65
90th percentile (top earners)$115,610$55.58

Highest-paying states for Social Worker, All Other

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Nevada leads the country for Social Worker, All Other pay at $121,830 a year, followed by Hawaii ($116,130) and Rhode Island ($111,590). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $47,790 — a gap of $74,040 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Nevada$121,830$58.57+69%
2Hawaii$116,130$55.83+62%
3Rhode Island$111,590$53.65+55%
4New Hampshire$103,710$49.86+44%
5Washington$102,520$49.29+43%

Workforce and education

About 63,000 people work as Social Workers, All Other in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $75,910 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Social Worker, All Other make in the United States?
The median Social Worker, All Other salary in the United States is $71,900 per year, or about $34.57 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $43,620, while the top 10% of earners make $115,610 or more.
How does Social Worker, All Other pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the Social Worker, All Other median of $71,900 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Social Workers, All Other the most?
Nevada is the highest-paying state for Social Workers, All Other, with a median salary of $121,830 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Social Worker, All Other?
Becoming a Social Worker, All Other typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Social Workers, All Other work in the United States?
About 63,000 people were employed as Social Workers, All Other in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.