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38+ Social Worker Jobs in Delaware

Social Worker positions in Delaware with $50K-$75K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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38+ Social Worker Jobs in Delaware Available Now

These 25 roles pay ~$90k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

ChristianaCare logo

Social Worker II - MSW - ED - Newark - 8a-4:30p - 15K Sign-On Bonus

ChristianaCare

Social WorkerNewark, DE
30.95-$49.52 per hour
Yesterday
New
Innovative Renal Care logo

Social Worker (MSW)

Innovative Renal Care

Social WorkerDover, DE
29-$34 per hour
1w ago
Thriveworks logo

Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service

ThriveworksGreat Workplace

Hybrid
Work-life

6.0/10

Thriveworks logo

Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service

ThriveworksGreat Workplace

Hybrid
Work-life

6.0/10

Nyman Associates logo

Licensed Social Worker

Nyman Associates

Eleutheria logo

Licensed Social Worker

Eleutheria

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital logo

Social Worker III

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital

ChristianaCare logo

Social Worker II - MSW - Wilm. Police Station

ChristianaCare

Social WorkerWilmington, DE
30.34-$48.55 per hour
2w ago
DELAWARE HOSPICE logo

SOCIAL WORKER

Delaware Hospice

Specialized Education Services logo

Social Worker

Specialized Education Services

Top 25%

in Social Work

ChristianaCare logo

Social Worker II - MSW - ED - Newark - 3p-11:30p - 15K Sign-On Bonus

ChristianaCare

Social WorkerNewark, DE
30.34-$48.55 per hour
30+ days ago
Top 25%

in Social Work

AQUILA OF DE logo

Licensed Masters Social Worker

Aquila of de

Top 25%

in Social Work

Amerihealth Caritas logo

Clinical Case Manager DE Long Term Services & Support RN | LCSW

Amerihealth CaritasGreat Workplace

Hybrid
Top 25%

in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

UHS logo

SOCIAL WORKER PRN

UHS

VitalCore Health Strategies logo

Mental Health Clinician - LCSW, LPCMH, PsyD or equivalent

VitalCore Health Strategies

Above avg

in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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Lewes, Delaware115K - $120K
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How Delaware Compares for Social Worker Pay

Delaware against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$83k
Pay rank
#35 of 51
Work-life balance
6.3/10 · #10
Open listings
78

Social Worker roles in Delaware advertise $4k below the $87k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $196k.

Social Worker median pay and work-life-balance score, Delaware compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs DEWLBListings
Delaware (this page)$83k6.3/1078
Wyoming#1$196k+$112k7.5/107
Arkansas#2$118k+$34k5.7/1050
Hawaii#3$118k+$34k6.4/108
New Hampshire#4$107k+$23k5.5/1038
Pennsylvaniaborders$87k+$4k6.2/10275
New Jerseyborders$85k+$2k5.9/10149
Marylandborders$83k−$0k6.2/10190

“borders” = shares a border with Delaware; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Social Worker Jobs in Delaware: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Delaware offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in delaware. With 38+ open positions and salaries ranging from $46K to $109K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 25% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in Delaware on this page have an average score of 5.5/10, with 10% with no weekends, 25% 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 delaware include ChristianaCare, Thriveworks, LifeStance Health, Innovative Renal Care, and more. Positions span social worker jobs delaware across 2 states. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in delaware, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) 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 Delaware?

Listed social workers in Delaware on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $46K to $109K per year, with a median near $63K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?

Yes — about 25% 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. Among current listings, 10% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring social workers in Delaware right now?

Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include ChristianaCare, Thriveworks, LifeStance Health, Innovative Renal Care, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many social worker jobs in delaware are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 38+ social workers positions in Delaware 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.

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