School Social Worker Jobs
Across 182 live School Social Worker listings, median advertised pay is $84K (75th percentile $104K), based on the 99 that state a salary; 11% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are National Heritage Academies (16), Eleutheria (8), Kintegra Health (8).
182+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 11, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 99 roles pay ~$84k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
99 jobs · 66 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
99 jobs · 66 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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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 $129k, against a $83k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Delaware (6.5/10), Vermont (6.3/10), Minnesota (6.2/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $129k | $139k | 6.2/10 | 25 |
| Oregon | $106k | $92k | 5.7/10 | 238 |
| Alaska | $104k | $101k | 5.3/10 | 57 |
| Vermont | $103k | $96k | 6.3/10 | 49 |
| New Hampshire | $101k | $97k | 5.6/10 | 113 |
| Washington | $100k | $93k | 5.5/10 | 516 |
| California | $98k | $80k | 5.3/10 | 2325 |
| West Virginia | $95k | $101k | 4.8/10 | 119 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $94k | $104k | 4.9/10 | 346 |
| Montana | $94k | $93k | 5.3/10 | 67 |
| Mississippi | $93k | $102k | 4.8/10 | 139 |
| Utah | $92k | $89k | 5.2/10 | 235 |
| Oklahoma | $91k | $99k | 5.7/10 | 209 |
| Arkansas | $91k | $100k | 5.1/10 | 165 |
| District of Columbia | $91k | $75k | 5.5/10 | 97 |
| Hawaii | $90k | $73k | 4.9/10 | 54 |
| Arizona | $87k | $85k | 5.6/10 | 386 |
| New Mexico | $87k | $88k | 5.8/10 | 160 |
| Rhode Island | $86k | $79k | 5.9/10 | 104 |
| Kansas | $85k | $89k | 5.3/10 | 190 |
| Iowa | $85k | $93k | 5.4/10 | 178 |
| Nevada | $85k | $85k | 5.0/10 | 149 |
| Delaware | $84k | $79k | 6.5/10 | 209 |
| New Jersey | $84k | $72k | 5.3/10 | 621 |
| Massachusetts | $83k | $75k | 5.7/10 | 846 |
| Maryland | $83k | $74k | 5.9/10 | 558 |
| Connecticut | $82k | $73k | 4.9/10 | 339 |
| Colorado | $81k | $75k | 5.8/10 | 513 |
| Wisconsin | $80k | $81k | 6.1/10 | 409 |
| Tennessee | $80k | $88k | 5.1/10 | 444 |
| Missouri | $80k | $84k | 5.2/10 | 406 |
| Illinois | $80k | $76k | 5.4/10 | 825 |
| Idaho | $80k | $79k | 4.4/10 | 74 |
| South Carolina | $79k | $79k | 5.0/10 | 290 |
| Kentucky | $79k | $84k | 5.7/10 | 273 |
| New York | $79k | $68k | 5.4/10 | 1964 |
| Minnesota | $79k | $72k | 6.2/10 | 487 |
| Virginia | $78k | $73k | 5.6/10 | 649 |
| North Carolina | $78k | $79k | 5.5/10 | 677 |
| Texas | $77k | $80k | 5.0/10 | 1513 |
| Florida | $77k | $74k | 5.4/10 | 983 |
| Indiana | $76k | $79k | 5.3/10 | 315 |
| Georgia | $76k | $75k | 5.0/10 | 484 |
| Alabama | $76k | $82k | 5.0/10 | 195 |
| Maine | $76k | $73k | 5.8/10 | 131 |
| Pennsylvania | $76k | $76k | 5.8/10 | 933 |
| North Dakota | $74k | $82k | 5.5/10 | 65 |
| South Dakota | $73k | $83k | 5.7/10 | 67 |
| Michigan | $73k | $73k | 5.5/10 | 964 |
| Nebraska | $67k | $70k | 5.2/10 | 81 |
| Ohio | $65k | $68k | 5.5/10 | 906 |
School Social Worker 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 | −1.4% vs prior quarter | — |
| Most openings | National Heritage Academies (16), Eleutheria (8), Kintegra Health (8) | employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
| Sign-on bonus stated | 10% of listings | median $3k · 5% offer loan repaymentof 182 live listings on this page |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, Market Pulse; updated Nov 11, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for School Social Worker jobs is $104K, trending down 1.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 19,590+ 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 School Social Worker 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?
Yes — about 10% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. 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. 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 National Youth Advocate Program, EQA Schools, Community Health Connections, Community Care of West Virginia, and others. 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 182 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in School Social Worker Jobs
National Heritage Academies16 open roles here · WLB 80/100
Eleutheria8 open roles here · WLB 77/100Kintegra Health8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
AnthroMed Education (School Services)6 open roles here · WLB 75/100Cherry Creek Schools4 open roles here · WLB 81/100
National Youth Advocate Program4 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Sheppard Pratt4 open roles here · WLB 0/100
Specialized Education Services4 open roles here · WLB 75/100