Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $51,940 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.97
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $80,830
Employed locally 1,700
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $37,890
    50th (median)
    $51,940
    75th
    $69,620
    90th
    $80,830

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 30% 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 Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,280
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$66,290
    Clergy$58,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Rochester, NY is $24.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Rochester, NY is 23.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,890.