Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $58,910 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.32
10th percentile $48,400
90th percentile $91,970
Employed locally 720
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,400
    25th
    $55,180
    50th (median)
    $58,910
    75th
    $78,030
    90th
    $91,970

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 84% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 16% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $93,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,140
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $80,500
    Mankato, MN $78,350
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $77,910

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$78,290
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,930
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,390
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61,230
    Rehabilitation Counselors$44,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Springfield, MA is $28.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Springfield, MA is 13.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,400 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,180.