Social Workers, All Other Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $60,330 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $48,300
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 1,870
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,300
    25th
    $50,150
    50th (median)
    $60,330
    75th
    $74,550
    90th
    $104,330

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 71% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 29% 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
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $83,430
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $80,720
    Tucson, AZ $65,900
    Flagstaff, AZ $60,500
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $54,000
    Yuma, AZ $54,000

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,350
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,860
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Phoenix, AZ is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Phoenix, AZ is 13.2% below 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $48,300 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,150.