Social Workers, All Other Salary in Worcester, MA

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

Median annual salary $72,970 +5% vs national
Median hourly $35.08
10th percentile $49,540
90th percentile $122,910
Employed locally 70
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,540
    25th
    $57,460
    50th (median)
    $72,970
    75th
    $111,090
    90th
    $122,910

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 78% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 22% 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
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $108,120
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $107,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $104,540
    Oklahoma City, OK $100,860
    Oklahoma $100,150
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $100,150

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,480
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,280
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $67,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,780
    Rehabilitation Counselors $50,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Worcester, MA is $35.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Worcester, MA is 5% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $49,540 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,460.