Social Workers, All Other Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $64,850 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.18
10th percentile $50,420
90th percentile $116,000
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,420
    25th
    $57,240
    50th (median)
    $64,850
    75th
    $102,460
    90th
    $116,000

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 68% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 32% 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
    South Carolina $91,940
    South Dakota $89,320
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $88,460
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $88,050
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $86,640
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $82,220

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,540
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $71,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,040
    Marriage and Family Therapists $81,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Salt Lake City, UT is $31.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.72 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 6.7% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $50,420 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,240.