Healthcare Social Workers Salary in New York
Healthcare Social Workers in New York earn a median of $73,070 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,070
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($67,880)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,440
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,750; the top 10% earn over $103,730. Nationally the range is $46,220 to $100,360.
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Healthcare Social Workers pay in New York
How much do healthcare social workers make in New York?
The median is $73,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,750 and the top 10% earn over $103,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for healthcare social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $67,880). Living costs are not included.