Social Work Teachers Salary by State
The national median pay for social work teachers is $77,570 a year. By state, it ranges from $43,010 in Montana to $133,340 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $48,200
- 25th percentile
- $61,170
- Median
- $77,570
- 75th percentile
- $100,400
- Top 10%
- $126,790
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 12,610 jobs.
Median pay in 43 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $133,340 | +72% | $87,690 | $138,670 | 50 |
| 2 | Kansas | $108,610 | +40% | $50,980 | $129,220 | 50 |
| 3 | Delaware | $100,550 | +30% | $69,100 | $133,440 | 50 |
| 4 | South Carolina | $100,400 | +29% | $61,960 | $162,960 | 80 |
| 5 | New York | $98,700 | +27% | $65,310 | $127,980 | 1,840 |
| 6 | Maryland | $97,110 | +25% | $66,690 | $139,930 | 230 |
| 7 | Texas | $83,440 | +8% | $40,340 | $135,490 | 90 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $82,470 | +6% | $51,530 | $102,860 | 360 |
| 9 | Utah | $81,850 | +6% | $61,140 | $122,110 | 100 |
| 10 | California | $81,500 | +5% | $53,760 | $151,990 | 230 |
| 11 | Maine | $80,250 | +3% | $51,890 | $149,430 | 90 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $79,960 | +3% | $51,230 | $120,660 | 150 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $79,710 | +3% | $52,520 | $136,250 | 650 |
| 14 | Washington | $77,920 | 0% | $52,320 | $130,070 | 200 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $77,570 | 0% | $49,910 | $155,850 | 450 |
| 16 | Virginia | $77,180 | −1% | $50,020 | $125,930 | 390 |
| 17 | Illinois | $77,010 | −1% | $42,690 | $129,450 | 510 |
| 18 | Michigan | $76,680 | −1% | $33,240 | $136,990 | 610 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $76,420 | −1% | $48,720 | $114,440 | 400 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $76,320 | −2% | $51,280 | $109,940 | 80 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $75,920 | −2% | $40,960 | $125,310 | 1,050 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $75,500 | −3% | $41,940 | $99,340 | 50 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $75,190 | −3% | $49,170 | $99,900 | 240 |
| 24 | Oregon | $74,320 | −4% | $39,880 | $104,740 | 220 |
| 25 | Indiana | $74,240 | −4% | $50,430 | $128,780 | 440 |
| 26 | Nevada | $74,180 | −4% | $48,540 | $118,820 | 70 |
| 27 | Arizona | $71,690 | −8% | $60,270 | $94,590 | 140 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $69,950 | −10% | $48,680 | $99,370 | 210 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $68,660 | −11% | $43,970 | $103,990 | 580 |
| 30 | Alabama | $66,520 | −14% | $51,130 | $103,710 | 240 |
| 31 | Missouri | $66,470 | −14% | $39,770 | $114,710 | 150 |
| 32 | Georgia | $65,350 | −16% | $40,720 | $107,050 | 90 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $65,260 | −16% | $41,280 | $103,340 | 280 |
| 34 | Iowa | $64,190 | −17% | $44,730 | $129,840 | 140 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $63,680 | −18% | $43,850 | $96,940 | 200 |
| 36 | Idaho | $62,230 | −20% | $49,730 | $135,240 | 80 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $61,430 | −21% | $30,250 | $106,850 | 50 |
| 38 | Ohio | $60,930 | −21% | $22,260 | $100,950 | 670 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $60,910 | −21% | $45,260 | $85,490 | 80 |
| 40 | Florida | $60,580 | −22% | $55,790 | $96,050 | 90 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $60,470 | −22% | $48,770 | $93,400 | 70 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $60,100 | −23% | $55,200 | $83,570 | 100 |
| 43 | Montana | $43,010 | −45% | $41,860 | $75,370 | Not published |
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.
Social Work Teachers salary questions
Which state pays social work teachers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $133,340 a year (+72% vs. the national median of $77,570). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays social work teachers the least?
Montana, with a median of $43,010 a year (−45% vs. national).
Where do most social work teachers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 1,840, with a median of $98,700.
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.