BLS OES May 2024
Social Work Salaries
Wage data for every major social work occupation, sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) May 2024 release. Each page covers national medians, percentile breakdowns, salary by work setting and state, and experience-based pay ranges.
Compare all professions side by side →Social and Community Service Manager
$78,240SOC 11-9151 · BLS OES May 2024 national median
Highest median in the social work career ladder
Healthcare Social Worker
$68,090SOC 21-1022 · BLS OES May 2024 national median
Highest-paying direct practice occupation
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
$60,060SOC 21-1023 · BLS OES May 2024 national median
Wide range from community mental health to private practice
Child and Family Social Worker
$58,570SOC 21-1021 · BLS OES May 2024 national median
Largest occupation by employment; state variation is highest
School Social Worker
$58,570SOC 21-1021 · BLS OES May 2024 national median
District salary schedules; step-based pay; PSLF-eligible
About this data
All figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) program, May 2024 release, accessed via O*NET OnLine. Percentile figures are approximate. State-level wage data reflects BLS OES state estimates; for exact state figures see bls.gov/oes.