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These 3,306 roles pay ~$90k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Social Worker Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Median advertised pay and work-life-balance score across 51 states with enough social worker listings to measure. Based on our own postings from the last 12 months — not a salary survey. Medians blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
Mississippi leads at $118k, against a $85k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Montana (6.9/10), Idaho (6.3/10), Wyoming (6.3/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $118k | $129k | 5.1/10 | 69 |
| Hawaii | $116k | $94k | 5.7/10 | 34 |
| Montana | $111k | $110k | 6.9/10 | 30 |
| Vermont | $110k | $102k | 6.0/10 | 22 |
| Idaho | $108k | $106k | 6.3/10 | 31 |
| Oregon | $105k | $92k | 5.8/10 | 91 |
| Alaska | $104k | $102k | 5.6/10 | 20 |
| New Hampshire | $104k | $100k | 5.6/10 | 36 |
| Arkansas | $103k | $114k | 6.2/10 | 78 |
| Washington | $101k | $94k | 6.1/10 | 250 |
| Louisiana | $97k | $107k | 5.3/10 | 157 |
| California | $97k | $80k | 5.7/10 | 1124 |
| Indiana | $97k | $100k | 5.6/10 | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $94k | $102k | 5.9/10 | 88 |
| District of Columbia | $92k | $76k | 5.1/10 | 55 |
| Michigan | $91k | $90k | 5.9/10 | 498 |
| Nevada | $90k | $90k | 5.7/10 | 56 |
| Kansas | $90k | $94k | 5.4/10 | 95 |
| New Mexico | $89k | $91k | 5.8/10 | 92 |
| Rhode Island | $88k | $81k | 6.2/10 | 66 |
| Utah | $87k | $84k | 5.7/10 | 70 |
| Arizona | $86k | $83k | 6.1/10 | 229 |
| Texas | $86k | $88k | 5.5/10 | 638 |
| Virginia | $86k | $80k | 5.9/10 | 319 |
| Connecticut | $86k | $77k | 5.0/10 | 142 |
| Delaware | $85k | $80k | 6.3/10 | 85 |
| Georgia | $85k | $84k | 5.7/10 | 264 |
| Massachusetts | $85k | $76k | 5.9/10 | 411 |
| Kentucky | $85k | $90k | 6.0/10 | 117 |
| Colorado | $85k | $78k | 6.1/10 | 217 |
| Missouri | $85k | $89k | 5.7/10 | 213 |
| Florida | $84k | $82k | 5.7/10 | 458 |
| New Jersey | $84k | $72k | 5.8/10 | 227 |
| Wisconsin | $83k | $84k | 6.3/10 | 245 |
| Tennessee | $83k | $90k | 5.3/10 | 245 |
| Pennsylvania | $83k | $82k | 5.9/10 | 461 |
| New York | $82k | $71k | 5.7/10 | 1011 |
| North Dakota | $82k | $90k | 6.0/10 | 40 |
| Wyoming | $82k | $88k | 6.3/10 | 13 |
| Maryland | $81k | $73k | 5.9/10 | 337 |
| Minnesota | $81k | $74k | 6.1/10 | 267 |
| North Carolina | $79k | $80k | 6.0/10 | 313 |
| Illinois | $78k | $74k | 5.7/10 | 417 |
| West Virginia | $77k | $82k | 4.9/10 | 82 |
| Maine | $76k | $72k | 6.2/10 | 68 |
| South Dakota | $74k | $83k | 5.5/10 | 25 |
| Ohio | $70k | $73k | 5.8/10 | 452 |
| South Carolina | $70k | $70k | 5.6/10 | 135 |
| Alabama | $69k | $74k | 5.7/10 | 87 |
| Nebraska | $67k | $71k | 5.4/10 | 80 |
| Iowa | $63k | $69k | 5.5/10 | 69 |
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Social Worker Jobs Near Me: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
The market for social worker jobs near me is robust, with 6,042+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc. Compensation ranges from $45K to $135K depending on experience, specialty, and location. Popular specialties include Social Work, Geriatrics, Oncology.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs Near Me on this page have an average score of 3.6/10, with 5% 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 near me include CareOne Group, Erickson Senior Living, DaVita Kidney Care, University of Chicago, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs near me, Sailor Health (score: 96.6/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 96.3/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100) 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 for social worker jobs near me is $103K, trending down 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 3,331+ 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?
Listed social workers on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $45K to $135K per year, with a median near $64K. 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 5% 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 right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include CareOne Group, Erickson Senior Living, DaVita Kidney Care, University of Chicago, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs near me are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 6,042+ social workers positions 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 Near Me
LifeStance Health88+ open roles here · WLB 90/100
UHS85+ open roles here · WLB 54/100
Thriveworks56+ open roles here · WLB 97/100
LEARNING SERVICES39+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
Fresenius Medical Care38+ open roles here · WLB 74/100Amedisys28+ open roles here · WLB 66/100
DaVita Kidney Care27+ open roles here · WLB 84/100
Center Well18+ open roles here · WLB 72/100
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