Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,970 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.87
10th percentile $47,490
90th percentile $79,870
Employed locally 140
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,490
    25th
    $55,360
    50th (median)
    $57,970
    75th
    $68,680
    90th
    $79,870

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $79,850
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,690
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $63,190
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,700
    Community Health Workers $46,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Massachusetts is $27.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Massachusetts is 14.9% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,490 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,360.