50% of professionals earn between $50,000 - $71,471 USD
The median salary is $60,000
The average salary for a Social Work in United States is USD 63,212 - USD 81,622 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 67,500 per year, based on 7,531 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Work job opportunities in United States are New York, Boston, Chicago, Baltimore, Grand Rapids. New York leads with 227 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Work roles in United States include Inside Higher Ed, National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), Aya Healthcare, National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, New York State Office of Mental Health.
Explore 7,531 Social Work job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.