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Social Worker Jobs in Massachusetts

Social Worker Jobs in Massachusetts with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

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246+ Social Worker Jobs in Massachusetts Available Now

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246 jobs

These 184 roles pay ~$98k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Mass General Brigham logo

Clinical Social Worker I - per diem

Mass General BrighamMiddleborough, MA

Social Worker
$27.95-$40.7 per hour
Tenet Healthcare logo

Crisis Social Worker Emergency Department (Per Diem)

Tenet HealthcareFramingham, MA

Social Worker
$76,856 - $119,122/year
Commonwealth of Massachusetts logo

Social Worker I - DCF - Central Region - Continuous Posting

Commonwealth of MassachusettsWorcester, MA

Social Worker
Pay not disclosed
Mass General Brigham logo

Social Worker MGH SUD Bridge Clinic - Part-time

Mass General BrighamBoston, MA

Social Worker
$71,000-$103,000
Beth Israel Lahey Health logo

per diem Social Worker

Beth Israel Lahey HealthMassachusetts

Social Worker
$33.64-$54.33 per hour
Beth Israel Lahey Health logo

Per diem Daytime Social Worker for CVPR

Beth Israel Lahey HealthMassachusetts

Social Worker
$33.64-$54.33 per hour
Bournewood Health Systems logo

BWH Social Worker - LCSW FT

Bournewood Health SystemsBrookline, MA

Social Worker
$65,000 - $84,000
Meadows of Wickenburg logo

BWH Social Worker - LCSW FT

Meadows of WickenburgEast Killingly, MA

Social Worker
$65,000 - $84,000
Tufts Medicine logo

Social Worker LICSW - Pediatric Primary Care

Tufts MedicineBoston, MA

Social Worker
$60,900 - $76,100
Hybrid
Vinfen logo

Team Clinician (Masters / LCSW / LMHC) (Mental Health Services)

VinfenHyannis, MA

Social Worker
$74,000 - $78,000
PINE STREET INN logo

Relief Shattuck Shelter Counselor

Pine Street INNBoston, MA

Social Worker
$23.48-$30 per hour
BAYADA Home Health Care logo

Licensed Certified Social Worker, LCSW - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health CareWilmington, MA

Social Worker
$60 - $70/point
Mass General Brigham logo

Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) - Fetal Care - BWH - Part-time

Mass General BrighamBoston, MA

Social Worker
$58,000 - $85,000
Mass General Brigham logo

Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) - Pediatric Group Practice

Mass General BrighamBoston, MA

Social Worker
$70,990 - $103,230/year
Mass General Brigham logo

Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) - Charlestown Pediatrics

Mass General BrighamBoston, MA

Social Worker
$70,990 - $103,230/year

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How Massachusetts Compares for Social Worker Pay

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

Median advertised
$84k
Pay rank
#21 of 51
Work-life balance
5.8/10 · #14
Open listings
685

Social Worker roles in Massachusetts advertise $2k above the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $121k.

Social Worker median pay and work-life-balance score, Massachusetts compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs MAWLBListings
Massachusetts (this page)$84k—5.8/10685
Wyoming#1$121k+$38k5.9/1022
Oregon#2$103k+$20k5.8/10279
Vermontborders$96k+$12k5.8/1045
New Hampshireborders$89k+$6k5.7/10106
Rhode Islandborders$88k+$4k6.4/10118
Connecticutborders$80k−$4k5.4/10291
New Yorkborders$79k−$5k5.6/101805

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

Social Worker Jobs in Massachusetts: 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.

Massachusetts offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in massachusetts. With 246+ 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 Massachusetts on this page have an average score of 5/10, 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 massachusetts include Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Tenet Healthcare, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and more. Positions span social worker jobs massachusetts. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts.

How much do social workers earn in Massachusetts?

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?

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 Massachusetts right now?

Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Tenet Healthcare, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 246 social workers positions in Massachusetts 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.