Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $68,070 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $32.73
10th percentile $56,750
90th percentile $78,340
Employed locally 50
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,750
    25th
    $63,020
    50th (median)
    $68,070
    75th
    $77,480
    90th
    $78,340

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 101% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 1% above 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $97,370
    Medford, OR $89,350
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,630
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,300
    Merced, CA $82,430

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,540
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,310
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,960
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,160
    Social Workers, All Other $55,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Lewiston, ME is $32.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Lewiston, ME is 0% above 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $56,750 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,020.