Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,030 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $45,970
90th percentile $91,110
Employed locally 330
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,970
    25th
    $51,530
    50th (median)
    $63,030
    75th
    $75,890
    90th
    $91,110

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,980
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,170
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,140
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$67,430
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Capital/Northern New York is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.81 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 7.4% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,970 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,530.