56+ Social Worker Jobs in Alabama
Social Worker positions in Alabama with $50K-$75K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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56+ Social Worker Jobs in Alabama Available Now
These 8 roles pay ~$89k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Alabama Compares for Social Worker Pay
Alabama against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker roles in Alabama advertise $11k below the $87k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $196k.
| State | Median pay | vs AL | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (this page) | $76k | — | 5.0/10 | 55 |
| Wyoming#1 | $196k | +$119k | 7.5/10 | 7 |
| Arkansas#2 | $118k | +$41k | 5.7/10 | 50 |
| Hawaii#3 | $118k | +$41k | 6.4/10 | 8 |
| Mississippiborders | $100k | +$24k | 4.5/10 | 30 |
| Floridaborders | $89k | +$12k | 5.3/10 | 322 |
| Tennesseeborders | $82k | +$5k | 5.1/10 | 123 |
| Georgiaborders | $81k | +$5k | 5.3/10 | 129 |
“borders” = shares a border with Alabama; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in Alabama: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Alabama offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in alabama. With 56+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in Alabama on this page have an average score of 3.8/10, with 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in alabama include UHS, Baptist Health, One Oncology, Cahaba Medical Care Foundation, and more. Positions span social worker jobs alabama. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in alabama, Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Mindpath Health (score: 93.4/100), Total Life (score: 90.9/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social workers earn in Alabama?
Social worker salaries typically range from $50K–$75K annually, depending on specialty, location, and experience. WeekdayDoc shows the posted pay on every listing so you can compare before applying.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers 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 workers 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 in Alabama right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include UHS, Baptist Health, One Oncology, Cahaba Medical Care Foundation, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in alabama are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 56+ social workers positions in Alabama listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Alabama
Baptist Health5 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Huntsville Hospital Health System4 open roles here · WLB 57/100
UHS4 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Adams Place3 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Bristol Hospice3 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Ally Psychiatry2 open roles here · WLB 39/100
Center Well2 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Community Health Systems Professional Services2 open roles here · WLB 55/100
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