Social Workers, All Other Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $78,500 +13% vs national
Median hourly $37.74
10th percentile $52,650
90th percentile $103,340
Employed locally 300
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,650
    25th
    $65,790
    50th (median)
    $78,500
    75th
    $89,680
    90th
    $103,340

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 91% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Nevada $109,220
    Hawaii $108,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $88,520
    Syracuse, NY $85,760
    Utica-Rome, NY $80,240
    Rochester, NY $80,160
    Ithaca, NY $78,880
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,270

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,550
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,260
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,500
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,700
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $69,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Albany, NY is $37.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.18 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Albany, NY is 13% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Albany?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $52,650 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,790.