Social Worker Jobs in Maryland
Social Worker Jobs in Maryland with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
153+ positions available
153+ Social Worker Jobs in Maryland Available Now
These 123 roles pay ~$94k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Float Social Worker or Counselor
Sheppard PrattHoward County, MD
Counselor / Social Worker - LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, or LCPC
Social Worker MSW, Day Shift, Home Health
Adventist HealthCareSilver Spring, MD
Inpatient Care Navigator Social Worker, Day Shift, Care Navigation
Adventist HealthCareRockville, MD
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How Maryland Compares for Social Worker Pay
Maryland against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker pay in Maryland sits level with the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay | vs MD | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (this page) | $83k | — | 6.1/10 | 540 |
| Wyoming#1 | $121k | +$39k | 5.9/10 | 22 |
| Oregon#2 | $103k | +$21k | 5.8/10 | 279 |
| District of Columbiaborders | $91k | +$9k | 5.2/10 | 88 |
| Delawareborders | $85k | +$2k | 6.7/10 | 181 |
| West Virginiaborders | $79k | −$3k | 4.9/10 | 113 |
| Virginiaborders | $78k | −$4k | 5.8/10 | 594 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $75k | −$8k | 5.8/10 | 846 |
“borders” = shares a border with Maryland; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in Maryland: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Maryland offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in maryland. With 153+ 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 Maryland on this page have an average score of 5.7/10, with 5% with no on-call requirements, 50% with no weekends. 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 maryland include Meritus Health, Sheppard Pratt, PrimeCare Medical, Adventist HealthCare, and more. Positions span social worker jobs maryland. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in maryland, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Up Lift (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 $107K, trending up 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 25,113+ 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 Social Worker jobs in Maryland.
How much do social workers earn in Maryland?
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 workers 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 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, 5% with no on-call and 50% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Maryland right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Meritus Health, Sheppard Pratt, PrimeCare Medical, Adventist HealthCare, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in maryland are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 153 social workers positions in Maryland 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 Social Worker Jobs in Maryland
Sheppard Pratt17 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Meritus Health11 open roles here · WLB 50/100LifeStance Health9 open roles here · WLB 91/100
PrimeCare Medical7 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Catholic Charities of Baltimore6 open roles here · WLB 65/100Luminis Health6 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Kennedy Krieger Institute5 open roles here · WLB 73/100
University of Maryland Medical System5 open roles here · WLB 51/100