The median Masters In Social Work salary is $41.50 per hour, or $86,320 per year, based on 274 job postings across 47 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$41.50
Median hourly
$86,320
Annual salary
$29-$52
Pay range
47
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Masters In Social Work earns $41.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $35.00 and $47.38/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -3.6% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Loma Linda, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while New York, NEW YORK sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-3.6%
Current median: $40.00/hr
Prior period: $41.50/hr
Job openings
+125.8%
149 recent postings
Previous period: 66 postings
Daily pay signal
$42.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Masters In Social Work postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $41.50/hr to $40.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$29.00
$60,320/yr
Median
$41.50
$86,320/yr
Top earners
$51.50
$107,120/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $40.00/hr | 148 |
Mar 2026 | $41.50/hr | 67 |
Feb 2026 | $42.50/hr | 29 |
Jan 2026 | $42.71/hr | 17 |
Dec 2025 | $42.00/hr | 5 |
Nov 2025 | $42.54/hr | 8 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$36.52
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Estimated from national data
~$35.09
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Estimated from national data
~$38.07
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Estimated from national data
~$42.88
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63 postings · 29 companies
$45.00
$43-$50
7 postings · 5 companies
$37.00
$37-$41
Estimated from national data
~$37.02
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Estimated from national data
~$41.84
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Estimated from national data
~$35.85
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Estimated from national data
~$34.05
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10 postings · 4 companies
$42.71
$41-$43
Estimated from national data
~$35.43
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Estimated from national data
~$42.17
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Estimated from national data
~$33.62
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Estimated from national data
~$38.88
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Estimated from national data
~$36.06
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Estimated from national data
~$37.57
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Estimated from national data
~$43.08
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Estimated from national data
~$34.48
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Estimated from national data
~$35.68
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Estimated from national data
~$38.63
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5 postings · 3 companies
$40.00
$38-$48
8 postings · 3 companies
$31.00
$31-$35
Estimated from national data
~$34.41
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Estimated from national data
~$36.10
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Estimated from national data
~$37.83
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Estimated from national data
~$43.17
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Estimated from national data
~$35.97
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Estimated from national data
~$42.39
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Estimated from national data
~$41.86
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5 postings · 5 companies
$39.00
$36-$44
Estimated from national data
~$40.83
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29 postings · 4 companies
$29.00
$27-$29
Estimated from national data
~$39.37
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Estimated from national data
~$39.34
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5 postings · 5 companies
$29.50
$29-$55
Estimated from national data
~$36.35
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Estimated from national data
~$39.88
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Estimated from national data
~$38.58
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Estimated from national data
~$36.44
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Estimated from national data
~$41.03
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Estimated from national data
~$36.99
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Estimated from national data
~$38.20
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Estimated from national data
~$36.67
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Estimated from national data
~$43.42
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Estimated from national data
~$41.11
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Estimated from national data
~$38.27
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14 postings · 7 companies
$48.50
$45-$57
Estimated from national data
~$40.72
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Estimated from national data
~$41.05
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Estimated from national data
~$36.26
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Masters In Social Work salaries.
Loma Linda
California · 11 postings
$42.50/hr
New York
New York · 26 postings
$28.50/hr
New York
New York · 26 postings
$28.50/hr
Loma Linda
California · 11 postings
$42.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Masters In Social Work positions.
Ghr Healthcare - Travel
5 postings
$73.50/hr
Skagit Regional Health
6 postings
$49.00/hr
Loma Linda University Health
23 postings
$49.00/hr
Providence
26 postings
$48.25/hr
Inland Northwest Behavioral Health
5 postings
$45.50/hr
Mount Sinai Health System
31 postings
$29.00/hr
Unknown
10 postings
$35.00/hr
Aveanna Healthcare
12 postings
$39.75/hr
Unc Health
5 postings
$40.00/hr
Multicare Health System
5 postings
$40.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Social Worker Msw | 27 | $46.50/hr |
| Social Worker-msw | 10 | $42.50/hr |
| Social Worker (msw) | 7 | $34.00/hr |
| Msw | 5 | $48.00/hr |
| Social Work - Case Management | 5 | $73.50/hr |
| Social Work - Master Of Social Work | 4 | $70.49/hr |
| Social Worker Msw - Inpatient Case Management | 4 | $40.50/hr |
| Social Worker-msw Urgent Care | 4 | $49.00/hr |
| Home Health Licensed Social Worker Msw Part Time Prn | 3 | $27.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Masters In Social Work salaries.
FAQ
The median Masters In Social Work salary is $41.50 per hour, or $86,320 annually. Pay ranges from $29.00/hr (10th percentile) to $51.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 274 job postings, the highest paying states for Masters In Social Works include Washington, California, Georgia. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 274 Masters In Social Work job postings across 47 states, from 102 different healthcare employers.
Masters In Social Work pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Masters In Social Work pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 3.6%.
Masters In Social Work pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $5.88 to $10.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Loma Linda offer $42.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $28.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Masters In Social Works typically earn around $29.00 to $35.00 per hour ($60,320 to $72,800 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $41.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 274 active postings with listed compensation for Masters In Social Work. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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