Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Massachusetts
Healthcare Social Workers in Massachusetts earn a median of $76,440 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($67,880)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,220
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,270; the top 10% earn over $102,070. Nationally the range is $46,220 to $100,360.
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- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$115,180 median in Massachusetts
- School Psychologists$98,670 median in Massachusetts
Healthcare Social Workers pay in Massachusetts
How much do healthcare social workers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $76,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,270 and the top 10% earn over $102,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for healthcare social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $67,880). Living costs are not included.