Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $52,380 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.19
10th percentile $40,440
90th percentile $79,340
Employed locally 230
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,440
    25th
    $48,800
    50th (median)
    $52,380
    75th
    $62,290
    90th
    $79,340

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 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
    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 Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,660
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,320
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,990
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $73,290
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $74,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Utica, NY is $25.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Utica, NY is 23.1% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,440 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,800.