Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,990 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.61
10th percentile $50,870
90th percentile $83,630
Employed locally 130
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,870
    25th
    $61,050
    50th (median)
    $71,990
    75th
    $79,520
    90th
    $83,630

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,660
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,620
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,620
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $62,660
    Social Workers, All Other $55,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Southwest Maine is $34.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.38 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Southwest Maine is 5.7% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,870 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,050.