Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $60,410 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.04
10th percentile $43,590
90th percentile $82,420
Employed locally 1,110
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,590
    25th
    $50,220
    50th (median)
    $60,410
    75th
    $72,390
    90th
    $82,420

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 86% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,210
    Albany, OR $75,880
    Glens Falls, NY $63,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,310
    Syracuse, NY $63,130

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,870
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,690
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $75,200
    Clergy $49,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Buffalo, NY is $29.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.18 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Buffalo, NY is 11.3% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,590 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,220.