2023 Salary Report for Health Care Social Workers

  • District of Columbia ranks #1 with an average annual salary of $87,000 or $41.83 per hour.
  • When adjusted for cost-of-living District of Columbia ranks #1 for Health Care Social Workers Salary of $78,055 or $37.53 per hour.
  • New York employs 21,910 Health Care Social Workers, the highest in the nation.
  • By 2030, New York will need 25,360 Health Care Social Workers, the highest demand in the nation.
  • Arizona will need 41.5% new Health Care Social Workers by 2030, the highest in the nation.

The average salary for Health Care Social Workers is $62,310. The three states that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are District of Columbia ($87,000), California ($84,690) and Oregon ($79,870).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the states that pay Health Care Social Workers the highest average annual salary are District of Columbia ($78,055), Oregon ($77,831) and California ($76,726).

When adjusted for cost-of-living the three states that pay Health Care Social Workers the least are South Dakota ($51,639), Missouri ($55,509) and New York ($55,966).

The following table shows the average yearly salary for Health Care Social Workers in each state and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for the cost-of-living (COLA) in that state.

The three states with the highest positive cost-of-living gap are Mississippi ($7,630), West Virginia ($7,505) and Arkansas ($6,995).

StateSalaryCOLAGap
District of Columbia$87,000$78,055-$8,945
California$84,690$76,726-$7,964
Oregon$79,870$77,831-$2,039
Hawaii$73,960$66,042-$7,918
Rhode Island$73,230$71,900-$1,330
Connecticut$72,010$69,615-$2,395
Washington$71,800$66,878-$4,922
New Jersey$71,310$64,151-$7,159
New Hampshire$68,240$65,799-$2,441
Utah$67,880$71,213$3,333
Nevada$65,530$67,515$1,985
Texas$64,840$65,140$300
Massachusetts$64,250$59,801-$4,449
Idaho$63,990$70,164$6,174
Minnesota$62,740$63,618$878
Maryland$62,560$58,758-$3,802
Wyoming$62,560$67,808$5,248
North Carolina$62,540$68,097$5,557
Pennsylvania$61,990$63,540$1,550
New York$61,680$55,966-$5,714
Arizona$60,790$61,361$571
Alaska$60,320$58,427-$1,893
New Mexico$60,320$65,873$5,553
Kansas$59,940$64,898$4,958
Michigan$59,390$63,154$3,764
Illinois$59,090$58,808-$282
Wisconsin$59,000$63,312$4,312
Maine$58,900$60,860$1,960
Colorado$58,450$56,819-$1,631
Florida$58,420$58,008-$412
Ohio$58,120$63,388$5,268
Iowa$57,840$63,526$5,686
Arkansas$57,650$64,645$6,995
Virginia$57,420$56,863-$557
Vermont$57,020$57,393$373
South Carolina$56,870$62,051$5,181
Indiana$56,460$61,038$4,578
Delaware$56,330$57,556$1,226
Montana$55,830$60,396$4,566
North Dakota$55,580$60,387$4,807
Kentucky$55,540$61,862$6,322
Louisiana$55,060$59,383$4,323
West Virginia$54,830$62,335$7,505
Mississippi$54,810$62,440$7,630
Georgia$54,710$57,870$3,160
Nebraska$53,840$57,961$4,121
Tennessee$52,920$57,428$4,508
Oklahoma$52,820$57,841$5,021
Missouri$51,340$55,509$4,169
Alabama$50,450$56,527$6,077
South Dakota$47,260$51,639$4,379
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

About 50% of Health Care Social Workers in the United States earn between $47,630 and $76,920 with an experience level that ranges between 5 to 14 years.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers in the U.S. earn more than $86,820, a rate for highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers in the United States earn under $37,630, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

%YearsEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year17,386Under $37,630
15%2 – 4 years26,079$37,630 – $47,630
25%5 – 9 years43,465$47,630 – $60,840
25%10 – 14 years43,465$60,840 – $76,920
15%15 – 20 years26,079$76,920 – $86,820
10%20+ years17,386Above $86,820
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $62,310, Health Care Social Workers in the United States tend to earn less than Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($113,320), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($99,640), Forensic Psychologists ($98,010), Psychology Teachers ($88,390), and School Psychologists ($82,770).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,490), Social Workers ($54,880), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($59,660).

TitleAnnual Salary
Industrial Organizational Psychologists$113,320
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$99,640
Forensic Psychologists$98,010
Psychology Teachers$88,390
School Psychologists$82,770
Health Care Social Workers$62,310
Marriage and Family Therapists$59,660
Social Workers$54,880
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

State-by-State Demand for Health Care Social Workers in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that by the year 2030, the total demand for Health Care Social Workers will be 209,300 with an average yearly openings of 20,400.

The three states needing the most Health Care Social Workers are New York (25,360), California (14,700) and Texas (13,380).

The three states needing the highest percentage of new Health Care Social Workers are Arizona (41.5%), Colorado (33.1%) and New York (26.7%).

In the table below, find the states, sorted from highest to lowest, with the highest demand for Health Care Social Workers in 2030.

State20202030% ChangeYearly Openings
New York20,02025,36026.7%2,600
California13,10014,70012.2%1,440
Texas11,21013,38019.4%1,340
Florida10,59012,47017.8%1,240
Massachusetts10,92011,9309.2%1,140
Pennsylvania7,5308,38011.3%810
Ohio7,1207,7809.3%750
Tennessee5,4006,64023%670
Michigan5,8606,57012.1%640
Missouri6,2406,5505%610
Illinois5,0205,3306.2%500
Arizona3,7105,25041.5%560
Washington4,5505,23014.9%580
Minnesota4,5505,11012.3%500
Maryland4,1304,90018.6%490
Indiana4,0204,52012.4%440
Wisconsin3,9704,2507.1%400
Colorado3,1404,18033.1%420
Georgia3,4704,13019%410
Virginia3,5003,98013.7%390
New Jersey3,4803,8109.5%370
North Carolina3,1703,60013.6%350
Alabama2,4802,7209.7%260
Oklahoma2,3502,70014.9%270
South Carolina2,0402,39017.2%240
Connecticut2,2102,3004.1%210
Oregon1,9002,19015.3%200
Mississippi1,6702,03021.6%210
Louisiana1,8001,8502.8%170
Kansas1,7001,8408.2%180
Kentucky1,6501,82010.3%180
Utah1,3401,61020.1%160
Arkansas1,3301,4609.8%140
New Mexico1,3001,46012.3%140
Puerto Rico1,2201,44018%140
Nevada1,1901,43020.2%140
Iowa1,2601,43013.5%140
West Virginia8801,00013.6%100
Nebraska9201,0008.7%100
Rhode Island7207909.7%80
Hawaii65072010.8%70
Delaware63071012.7%70
New Hampshire6306909.5%70
Maine6506804.6%60
Montana58067015.5%70
South Dakota58064010.3%60
Idaho53064020.8%60
Vermont51059015.7%60
North Dakota4104509.8%40
District of Columbia4004307.5%40
Wyoming26030015.4%30
Alaska20023015%20
Guam12015025%20
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Projected Demand for Psychology Professions to 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that the three professions needing the most new psychologists in the United States by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (402,600), Social Workers (377,400) and Health Care Social Workers (209,300).

The three professions needing the highest percentage of new psychologists in the United States by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (22.9%), Marriage and Family Therapists (16.3%) and Health Care Social Workers (13.2%).

Title20202030Change% ChangeAvg. Yearly Openings
Social Workers335,300377,40042,10012.6%36,700
Substance Abuse Counselors327,500402,60075,10022.9%41,000
Health Care Social Workers184,900209,30024,40013.2%20,400
Marriage and Family Therapists73,20085,10011,90016.3%8,500
Forensic Psychologists55,20056,3001,1002%3,700
Psychology Teachers44,10048,6004,50010.2%4,700
Industrial Organizational Psychologists4,9005,0001002%300
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

10 Highest-Paying Cities

The top ten cities where Health Care Social Workers are paid the highest average yearly salary in the United States are shown in the table below.

The top three cities with the highest Health Care Social Workers salary in the United States are are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ($105,600), Santa Rosa ($100,890) and San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward ($98,340).

When adjusted for the cost-of-living (COLA) the three cities that pay psychologists the most in the United States are are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ($94,185), Santa Rosa ($91,852) and Yuba City ($88,955).

City / MetroAverage Yearly SalaryCost-of-Living Adjusted
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara$105,600$94,185
Santa Rosa$100,890$91,852
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward$98,340$83,786
Vallejo-Fairfield$96,170$88,701
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade$91,270$86,023
Salinas$90,840$82,023
Yuba City$88,510$88,955
Modesto$87,880$85,561
Napa$83,860$75,258
Fresno$81,840$81,971
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

10 Highest-Paying Rural Areas

The top ten nonmetropolitan areas where Health Care Social Workers are paid the highest average annual salary in the United States are shown in the table below.

The three rural areas in the United States with the highest Health Care Social Workers salary are Massachusetts ($79,860), West Central-Southwest New Hampshire ($73,280) and Coast Oregon ($71,490).

When adjusted for the cost-of-living (COL) the three rural areas in the United States with the highest annual salary are Coast Oregon ($74,252), Northwestern Idaho ($73,526) and Massachusetts ($73,462).

Rural AreasYearly SalaryCOL Adjusted
Massachusetts$79,860$73,462
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire$73,280$72,756
Coast Oregon$71,490$74,252
Connecticut$70,510$68,844
Central Oregon$70,020$72,725
Eastern Oregon$68,710$71,365
Hawaii / Kauai$67,750$63,200
Northwestern Idaho$65,100$73,526
Southeast Minnesota$63,950$72,178
Northern New Hampshire$63,370$62,917
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

State-by-State Health Care Social Workers Salary Summaries

See state-by-state summaries for the average annual salary, average hourly salary, cost-of-living adjusted salaries, current employment, 2030 projected employment, and the state’s current cost of living index.

Find links to the highest paid city reports and state salary reports.

Alabama

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $50,450
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $56,527
Hourly Wage: $24.26
Highest Paid City / Area: Birmingham-Hoover
Currently Employed: 2,360
2030 Expected Employment: 2,720
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.25
Alabama Salary Report

Alaska

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $60,320
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $58,427
Hourly Wage: $29
Highest Paid City / Area: Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 250
2030 Expected Employment: 230
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.24
Alaska Salary Report

Arizona

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $60,790
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $61,361
Hourly Wage: $29.23
Highest Paid City / Area: Lake Havasu City-Kingman
Currently Employed: 3,670
2030 Expected Employment: 5,250
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.07
Arizona Salary Report

Arkansas

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $57,650
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $64,645
Hourly Wage: $28
Highest Paid City / Area: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers
Currently Employed: 1,100
2030 Expected Employment: 1,460
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.18
Arkansas Salary Report

California

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $84,690
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $76,726
Hourly Wage: $40.72
Highest Paid City / Area: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Currently Employed: 13,050
2030 Expected Employment: 14,700
Cost-of-Living Index: 110.38
California Salary Report

Colorado

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $58,450
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $56,819
Hourly Wage: $28
Highest Paid City / Area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood
Currently Employed: 3,380
2030 Expected Employment: 4,180
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.87
Colorado Salary Report

Connecticut

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $72,010
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $69,615
Hourly Wage: $34.62
Highest Paid City / Area: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk
Currently Employed: 1,800
2030 Expected Employment: 2,300
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.44
Connecticut Salary Report

Delaware

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $56,330
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $57,556
Hourly Wage: $27
Highest Paid City / Area: Dover
Currently Employed: 560
2030 Expected Employment: 710
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.87
Delaware Salary Report

District of Columbia

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $87,000
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $78,055
Hourly Wage: $41.83
Highest Paid City / Area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Currently Employed: 370
2030 Expected Employment: 430
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.46
District of Columbia Salary Report

Florida

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $58,420
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $58,008
Hourly Wage: $28
Highest Paid City / Area: Panama City
Currently Employed: 9,010
2030 Expected Employment: 12,470
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.71
Florida Salary Report

Georgia

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $54,710
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $57,870
Hourly Wage: $26.30
Highest Paid City / Area: Valdosta
Currently Employed: 4,570
2030 Expected Employment: 4,130
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.54
Georgia Salary Report

Hawaii

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $73,960
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $66,042
Hourly Wage: $36
Highest Paid City / Area: Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina
Currently Employed: 690
2030 Expected Employment: 720
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.99
Hawaii Salary Report

Idaho

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $63,990
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $70,164
Hourly Wage: $30.77
Highest Paid City / Area: Coeur d’Alene
Currently Employed: 660
2030 Expected Employment: 640
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.20
Idaho Salary Report

Illinois

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $59,090
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $58,808
Hourly Wage: $28
Highest Paid City / Area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
Currently Employed: 4,820
2030 Expected Employment: 5,330
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.48
Illinois Salary Report

Indiana

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $56,460
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $61,038
Hourly Wage: $27.14
Highest Paid City / Area: Lafayette-West Lafayette
Currently Employed: 5,070
2030 Expected Employment: 4,520
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.50
Indiana Salary Report

Iowa

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $57,840
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $63,526
Hourly Wage: $28
Highest Paid City / Area: Iowa City
Currently Employed: 1,140
2030 Expected Employment: 1,430
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.05
Iowa Salary Report

Kansas

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $59,940
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $64,898
Hourly Wage: $28.82
Highest Paid City / Area: Topeka
Currently Employed: 1,500
2030 Expected Employment: 1,840
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.36
Kansas Salary Report

Kentucky

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $55,540
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $61,862
Hourly Wage: $27
Highest Paid City / Area: Lexington-Fayette
Currently Employed: 1,640
2030 Expected Employment: 1,820
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.78
Kentucky Salary Report

Louisiana

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $55,060
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $59,383
Hourly Wage: $26.47
Highest Paid City / Area: Northeast Louisiana Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 1,680
2030 Expected Employment: 1,850
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.72
Louisiana Salary Report

Maine

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $58,900
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $60,860
Hourly Wage: $28
Highest Paid City / Area: Bangor
Currently Employed: 540
2030 Expected Employment: 680
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.78
Maine Salary Report

Maryland

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $62,560
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $58,758
Hourly Wage: $30.08
Highest Paid City / Area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
Currently Employed: 3,420
2030 Expected Employment: 4,900
Cost-of-Living Index: 106.47
Maryland Salary Report

Massachusetts

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $64,250
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $59,801
Hourly Wage: $31
Highest Paid City / Area: Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 10,830
2030 Expected Employment: 11,930
Cost-of-Living Index: 107.44
Massachusetts Salary Report

Michigan

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $59,390
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $63,154
Hourly Wage: $28.55
Highest Paid City / Area: Ann Arbor
Currently Employed: 5,530
2030 Expected Employment: 6,570
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.04
Michigan Salary Report

Minnesota

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $62,740
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $63,618
Hourly Wage: $30
Highest Paid City / Area: Rochester
Currently Employed: 3,430
2030 Expected Employment: 5,110
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.62
Minnesota Salary Report

Mississippi

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $54,810
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $62,440
Hourly Wage: $26.35
Highest Paid City / Area: Hattiesburg
Currently Employed: 1,250
2030 Expected Employment: 2,030
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.78
Mississippi Salary Report

Missouri

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $51,340
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $55,509
Hourly Wage: $25
Highest Paid City / Area: Kansas City
Currently Employed: 5,010
2030 Expected Employment: 6,550
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.49
Missouri Salary Report

Montana

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $55,830
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $60,396
Hourly Wage: $26.84
Highest Paid City / Area: Billings
Currently Employed: 550
2030 Expected Employment: 670
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.44
Montana Salary Report

Nebraska

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $53,840
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $57,961
Hourly Wage: $26
Highest Paid City / Area: Omaha-Council Bluffs
Currently Employed: 850
2030 Expected Employment: 1,000
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.89
Nebraska Salary Report

Nevada

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $65,530
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $67,515
Hourly Wage: $31.51
Highest Paid City / Area: Reno
Currently Employed: 1,390
2030 Expected Employment: 1,430
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.06
Nevada Salary Report

New Hampshire

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $68,240
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $65,799
Hourly Wage: $33
Highest Paid City / Area: West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 530
2030 Expected Employment: 690
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.71
New Hampshire Salary Report

New Jersey

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $71,310
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $64,151
Hourly Wage: $34.28
Highest Paid City / Area: Vineland-Bridgeton
Currently Employed: 2,640
2030 Expected Employment: 3,810
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.16
New Jersey Salary Report

New Mexico

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $60,320
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $65,873
Hourly Wage: $29
Highest Paid City / Area: Santa Fe
Currently Employed: 870
2030 Expected Employment: 1,460
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.57
New Mexico Salary Report

New York

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $61,680
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $55,966
Hourly Wage: $29.66
Highest Paid City / Area: New York-Newark-Jersey City
Currently Employed: 21,910
2030 Expected Employment: 25,360
Cost-of-Living Index: 110.21
New York Salary Report

North Carolina

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $62,540
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $68,097
Hourly Wage: $30
Highest Paid City / Area: Raleigh
Currently Employed: 3,050
2030 Expected Employment: 3,600
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.84
North Carolina Salary Report

North Dakota

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $55,580
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $60,387
Hourly Wage: $26.72
Highest Paid City / Area: Grand Forks
Currently Employed: 340
2030 Expected Employment: 450
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.04
North Dakota Salary Report

Ohio

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $58,120
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $63,388
Hourly Wage: $28
Highest Paid City / Area: Cleveland-Elyria
Currently Employed: 6,960
2030 Expected Employment: 7,780
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.69
Ohio Salary Report

Oklahoma

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $52,820
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $57,841
Hourly Wage: $25.39
Highest Paid City / Area: Tulsa
Currently Employed: 2,280
2030 Expected Employment: 2,700
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.32
Oklahoma Salary Report

Oregon

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $79,870
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $77,831
Hourly Wage: $38
Highest Paid City / Area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
Currently Employed: 1,830
2030 Expected Employment: 2,190
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.62
Oregon Salary Report

Pennsylvania

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $61,990
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $63,540
Hourly Wage: $29.80
Highest Paid City / Area: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
Currently Employed: 6,380
2030 Expected Employment: 8,380
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.56
Pennsylvania Salary Report

Rhode Island

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $73,230
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $71,900
Hourly Wage: $35
Highest Paid City / Area: Providence-Warwick
Currently Employed: 620
2030 Expected Employment: 790
Cost-of-Living Index: 101.85
Rhode Island Salary Report

South Carolina

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $56,870
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $62,051
Hourly Wage: $27.34
Highest Paid City / Area: Charleston-North Charleston
Currently Employed: 2,100
2030 Expected Employment: 2,390
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.65
South Carolina Salary Report

South Dakota

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $47,260
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $51,639
Hourly Wage: $23
Highest Paid City / Area: Sioux Falls
Currently Employed: 550
2030 Expected Employment: 640
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.52
South Dakota Salary Report

Tennessee

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $52,920
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $57,428
Hourly Wage: $25.44
Highest Paid City / Area: Chattanooga
Currently Employed: 7,440
2030 Expected Employment: 6,640
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.15
Tennessee Salary Report

Texas

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $64,840
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $65,140
Hourly Wage: $31
Highest Paid City / Area: Austin-Round Rock
Currently Employed: 11,550
2030 Expected Employment: 13,380
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.54
Texas Salary Report

Utah

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $67,880
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $71,213
Hourly Wage: $32.63
Highest Paid City / Area: Salt Lake City
Currently Employed: 1,270
2030 Expected Employment: 1,610
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.32
Utah Salary Report

Vermont

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $57,020
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $57,393
Hourly Wage: $27
Highest Paid City / Area: Burlington-South Burlington
Currently Employed: 530
2030 Expected Employment: 590
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.35
Vermont Salary Report

Virginia

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $57,420
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $56,863
Hourly Wage: $27.60
Highest Paid City / Area: Charlottesville
Currently Employed: 3,460
2030 Expected Employment: 3,980
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.98
Virginia Salary Report

Washington

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $71,800
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $66,878
Hourly Wage: $35
Highest Paid City / Area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
Currently Employed: 4,040
2030 Expected Employment: 5,230
Cost-of-Living Index: 107.36
Washington Salary Report

West Virginia

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $54,830
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $62,335
Hourly Wage: $26.36
Highest Paid City / Area: Parkersburg-Vienna
Currently Employed: 860
2030 Expected Employment: 1,000
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.96
West Virginia Salary Report

Wisconsin

Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $59,000
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $63,312
Hourly Wage: $28
Highest Paid City / Area: Madison
Currently Employed: 4,290
2030 Expected Employment: 4,250
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.19
Wisconsin Salary Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Health Care Social Workers Salaries

The average yearly salary for Health Care Social Workers in the United States is $62,310. The three states that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are District of Columbia ($87,000), California ($84,690) and Oregon ($79,870).

The average hourly salary for Health Care Social Workers in the United States is $29.96. The three states that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are District of Columbia ($41.83), California ($40.72) and Oregon ($38.40).

The three states needing the most Health Care Social Workers by 2030 are New York (25,360), California (14,700) and Texas (13,380).

The three states needing the highest percentages of new Health Care Social Workers by 2030 are Arizona (41.5%), Colorado (33.1%) and New York (26.7%).

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($99,640), Forensic Psychologists ($98,010) and Psychology Teachers ($88,390).

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data