Forensic Social Work Jobs
Across 6 live Forensic Social Work listings, median advertised pay is $126K, based on the 6 that state a salary; 9% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Telecare (2), Department of Defense (1), Liberty Healthcare (1).
6+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of September 14, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 6 roles pay ~$126k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
6 jobs · 4 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
6 jobs · 4 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Forensic Social Worker, Parole Revocation Defense Unit
Department of DefenseEmployer score · SilverBronx, NY
Licensed Team Lead (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)- Forensic Program 377
Forensic Clinical Director LCSW LPCC LMFT - SD Conrep 601
LCSW or LMFT – forensic mental health
Liberty HealthcareEmployer score · SilverRancho Cucamonga, CA
Social Worker Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 51 states with enough social worker listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
Wyoming leads at $122k, against a $81k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Delaware (6.6/10), Rhode Island (6.2/10), Wisconsin (6.1/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $122k | $131k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Oregon | $105k | $92k | 5.7/10 | 235 |
| Washington | $100k | $94k | 5.6/10 | 470 |
| California | $97k | $79k | 5.4/10 | 2181 |
| Alaska | $95k | $93k | 5.3/10 | 56 |
| Vermont | $94k | $87k | 5.8/10 | 41 |
| Mississippi | $94k | $103k | 4.9/10 | 107 |
| New Hampshire | $92k | $88k | 5.6/10 | 109 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $91k | $98k | 5.6/10 | 185 |
| Utah | $90k | $87k | 5.4/10 | 201 |
| District of Columbia | $90k | $74k | 5.3/10 | 92 |
| Rhode Island | $89k | $82k | 6.2/10 | 114 |
| Nevada | $88k | $88k | 5.4/10 | 127 |
| Arkansas | $88k | $97k | 5.6/10 | 153 |
| Louisiana | $87k | $96k | 5.0/10 | 283 |
| Montana | $87k | $87k | 5.5/10 | 64 |
| Hawaii | $86k | $70k | 5.6/10 | 54 |
| New Mexico | $86k | $88k | 5.7/10 | 152 |
| Indiana | $84k | $87k | 5.4/10 | 264 |
| New Jersey | $84k | $72k | 5.3/10 | 528 |
| Massachusetts | $83k | $75k | 5.7/10 | 745 |
| Kansas | $83k | $87k | 5.5/10 | 185 |
| Delaware | $83k | $78k | 6.6/10 | 161 |
| Maryland | $82k | $74k | 5.9/10 | 548 |
| Colorado | $81k | $75k | 5.7/10 | 443 |
| Connecticut | $81k | $73k | 5.2/10 | 304 |
| Kentucky | $81k | $86k | 5.6/10 | 251 |
| Alabama | $81k | $86k | 5.2/10 | 166 |
| Arizona | $81k | $78k | 5.7/10 | 375 |
| Idaho | $80k | $79k | 4.8/10 | 77 |
| Illinois | $80k | $76k | 5.3/10 | 769 |
| Missouri | $80k | $84k | 5.4/10 | 389 |
| Iowa | $79k | $87k | 5.5/10 | 166 |
| West Virginia | $79k | $84k | 4.8/10 | 123 |
| Minnesota | $78k | $71k | 5.9/10 | 436 |
| Virginia | $78k | $73k | 5.6/10 | 619 |
| New York | $78k | $67k | 5.4/10 | 1838 |
| Tennessee | $78k | $84k | 5.2/10 | 393 |
| North Dakota | $77k | $85k | 5.4/10 | 66 |
| Texas | $77k | $79k | 5.2/10 | 1360 |
| Wisconsin | $77k | $77k | 6.1/10 | 450 |
| Florida | $76k | $74k | 5.3/10 | 883 |
| Georgia | $76k | $75k | 5.3/10 | 468 |
| Pennsylvania | $76k | $75k | 5.8/10 | 845 |
| South Carolina | $76k | $76k | 5.2/10 | 283 |
| North Carolina | $75k | $76k | 5.7/10 | 669 |
| South Dakota | $75k | $84k | 5.6/10 | 54 |
| Maine | $74k | $71k | 5.8/10 | 121 |
| Michigan | $72k | $71k | 5.6/10 | 907 |
| Ohio | $66k | $69k | 5.6/10 | 846 |
| Nebraska | $65k | $68k | 5.3/10 | 93 |
Forensic Social Work Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | — |
| Top-rated employers hiring | BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, Market Pulse; updated Sep 14, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for Forensic Social Work jobs is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 42,211+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Forensic Social Work jobs.
How much do social workers earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social worker jobs available?
Some social workers roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social worker jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 33% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Confidential Employer, Telecare, Department of Defense, Liberty Healthcare. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 6 social workers positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
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