Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $52,650 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.31
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $88,980
Employed locally 160
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $52,650
    75th
    $71,510
    90th
    $88,980

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 24% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $78,010
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $71,220
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $67,600
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $67,570
    Lexington Park, MD $61,760

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,890
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $77,650
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,470
    Community Health Workers $45,110
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Salisbury, MD is $25.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Salisbury, MD is 22.7% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.