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.
246+ positions available
246+ Social Worker Jobs in Massachusetts Available Now
These 184 roles pay ~$98k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Social Worker - 16hrs (Weekends)
Sturdy Memorial HospitalMassachusetts
Palliative Care Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) - BWH
Mass General BrighamBoston, MA
Social Worker, Primary Care
Mass General BrighamWestford, MA
Clinical Social Worker, Per Diem, Faulkner Hospital
Mass General BrighamJamaica Plain, MA
Social Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry (LCSW)
Mass General BrighamMassachusetts
MGH HOPE Clinic Per Diem Social Worker LICSW
Mass General BrighamBoston, MA
Pediatric Palliative Care Social Worker
Good Shepherd Community CareNewton, MA
Social Worker (MSW)
UnitedHealth GroupEmployer score · SilverBeverly, MA
Social Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry (LICSW)
Mass General BrighamUnited States
Social Worker- Catch the Hope Program
VitalCore Health StrategiesFramingham, MA
Medical Social Worker
Interim HealthCare of Lexington, MALexington, MA
Per Diem Social Worker
Good Shepherd Community CareNewton, MA
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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.
Social Worker roles in Massachusetts advertise $2k above the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay | vs MA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (this page) | $84k | — | 5.8/10 | 685 |
| Wyoming#1 | $121k | +$38k | 5.9/10 | 22 |
| Oregon#2 | $103k | +$20k | 5.8/10 | 279 |
| Vermontborders | $96k | +$12k | 5.8/10 | 45 |
| New Hampshireborders | $89k | +$6k | 5.7/10 | 106 |
| Rhode Islandborders | $88k | +$4k | 6.4/10 | 118 |
| Connecticutborders | $80k | −$4k | 5.4/10 | 291 |
| New Yorkborders | $79k | −$5k | 5.6/10 | 1805 |
“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 5.1/10, with 10% with no on-call requirements, 5% with no weekends, 20% 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, Good Shepherd Community Care, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, UnitedHealth Group, 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 20% 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 on-call and 5% with no weekends. 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, Good Shepherd Community Care, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, UnitedHealth Group, 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Massachusetts
Mass General Brigham35 open roles here · WLB 55/100
LifeStance Health16 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Beth Israel Lahey Health8 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Douglas-A-Thom Clinic8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
UnitedHealth Group8 open roles here · WLB 70/100
BMC Software7 open roles here · WLB 60/100Commonwealth of Massachusetts7 open roles here · WLB 59/100
Integritus Healthcare7 open roles here · WLB 57/100