Healthcare Social Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for healthcare social workers is $67,880 a year. By state, it ranges from $55,640 in Arkansas to $94,100 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,220
- 25th percentile
- $56,710
- Median
- $67,880
- 75th percentile
- $82,240
- Top 10%
- $100,360
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 187,630 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $94,100 | +39% | $60,970 | $124,230 | 420 |
| 2 | California | $89,660 | +32% | $54,220 | $134,880 | 17,690 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $85,420 | +26% | $51,570 | $102,670 | 660 |
| 4 | Oregon | $84,350 | +24% | $60,480 | $111,720 | 2,320 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $82,690 | +22% | $54,950 | $118,300 | 4,310 |
| 6 | Vermont | $81,140 | +20% | $61,760 | $102,820 | 250 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $79,900 | +18% | $59,100 | $104,900 | 1,650 |
| 8 | Washington | $78,570 | +16% | $48,390 | $124,360 | 5,180 |
| 9 | Nevada | $78,470 | +16% | $51,890 | $101,380 | 1,160 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $78,260 | +15% | $60,200 | $98,930 | 590 |
| 11 | Utah | $78,150 | +15% | $44,410 | $109,270 | 1,750 |
| 12 | Maryland | $76,440 | +13% | $40,210 | $96,340 | 4,750 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $76,440 | +13% | $51,270 | $102,070 | 7,220 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $75,390 | +11% | $48,070 | $96,840 | 630 |
| 15 | Idaho | $74,500 | +10% | $50,950 | $97,670 | 750 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $73,970 | +9% | $51,720 | $95,200 | 2,430 |
| 17 | New York | $73,070 | +8% | $47,750 | $103,730 | 20,440 |
| 18 | Maine | $71,610 | +5% | $55,770 | $85,640 | 790 |
| 19 | Texas | $69,990 | +3% | $40,210 | $98,150 | 10,880 |
| 20 | Michigan | $67,600 | 0% | $47,640 | $91,190 | 4,860 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $66,910 | −1% | $50,280 | $91,040 | 3,770 |
| 22 | Virginia | $66,550 | −2% | $47,530 | $91,060 | 3,070 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $65,930 | −3% | $45,780 | $90,020 | 1,200 |
| 24 | Florida | $64,820 | −5% | $45,760 | $88,470 | 10,520 |
| 25 | Delaware | $64,620 | −5% | $47,550 | $88,760 | 780 |
| 26 | Indiana | $64,580 | −5% | $48,050 | $93,510 | 3,890 |
| 27 | Kansas | $64,440 | −5% | $46,300 | $79,680 | 1,360 |
| 28 | Illinois | $64,270 | −5% | $47,290 | $96,970 | 4,910 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $64,080 | −6% | $43,010 | $86,240 | 1,980 |
| 30 | Arizona | $64,030 | −6% | $44,620 | $96,470 | 3,100 |
| 31 | Ohio | $63,610 | −6% | $45,150 | $84,050 | 8,930 |
| 32 | Colorado | $63,480 | −6% | $45,810 | $95,230 | 3,670 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $63,280 | −7% | $40,650 | $85,070 | 5,120 |
| 34 | Iowa | $63,050 | −7% | $46,140 | $80,360 | 1,550 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $62,860 | −7% | $51,260 | $78,040 | 330 |
| 36 | Georgia | $62,420 | −8% | $43,260 | $86,990 | 6,970 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $62,420 | −8% | $46,040 | $82,780 | 980 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $62,260 | −8% | $42,380 | $93,150 | 180 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $62,250 | −8% | $39,770 | $78,520 | 1,890 |
| 40 | Alaska | $62,000 | −9% | $47,000 | $97,810 | 480 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $61,900 | −9% | $46,770 | $83,220 | 9,630 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $61,240 | −10% | $41,120 | $83,280 | 5,970 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $61,080 | −10% | $43,830 | $79,170 | 1,970 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $60,840 | −10% | $40,450 | $83,990 | 3,100 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $60,140 | −11% | $46,120 | $79,800 | 1,100 |
| 46 | Alabama | $60,000 | −12% | $40,020 | $74,440 | 2,850 |
| 47 | Missouri | $59,870 | −12% | $39,180 | $79,560 | 4,430 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $57,510 | −15% | $43,750 | $78,420 | 790 |
| 49 | Montana | $57,090 | −16% | $46,330 | $77,730 | 840 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $56,120 | −17% | $36,920 | $81,650 | 2,310 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $55,640 | −18% | $38,110 | $76,850 | 1,250 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Healthcare Social Workers salary questions
Which state pays healthcare social workers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $94,100 a year (+39% vs. the national median of $67,880). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays healthcare social workers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $55,640 a year (−18% vs. national).
Where do most healthcare social workers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 20,440, with a median of $73,070.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.