580+ Social Worker Jobs in New York
Social Worker positions in New York with $50K-$75K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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580+ Social Worker Jobs in New York Available Now
These 458 roles pay ~$84k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How New York Compares for Social Worker Pay
New York 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 New York advertise $9k below the $88k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $131k.
| State | Median pay | vs NY | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (this page) | $79k | — | 5.6/10 | 832 |
| Wyoming#1 | $131k | +$52k | 5.9/10 | 15 |
| Arkansas#2 | $116k | +$36k | 6.3/10 | 64 |
| Vermontborders | $103k | +$24k | 6.1/10 | 16 |
| Connecticutborders | $86k | +$7k | 5.8/10 | 171 |
| Massachusettsborders | $86k | +$7k | 5.9/10 | 333 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $85k | +$6k | 5.9/10 | 409 |
| New Jerseyborders | $85k | +$6k | 5.4/10 | 259 |
“borders” = shares a border with New York; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in New York: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
New York offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in new york. With 580+ open positions and salaries ranging from $54K to $141K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 40% 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 New York on this page have an average score of 4.1/10, with 40% 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 new york include Confidential Employer, LifeStance Health, University of Rochester, Guthrie, and more. Positions span social worker jobs new york. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in new york, Cyti Clinics (score: 96.2/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Orange County Health Psychologists (score: 93.9/100) 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 $103K, trending down 4.3% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 11,105+ 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 New York?
Listed social workers in New York on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $54K to $141K per year, with a median near $72K. 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 40% 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 New York right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Confidential Employer, LifeStance Health, University of Rochester, Guthrie, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in new york are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 580+ social workers positions in New York 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 in New York
Northwell30 open roles here · WLB 69/100
NYU Langone Health24 open roles here · WLB 66/100
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital22 open roles here · WLB 40/100Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens18 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Mount Sinai Health System14 open roles here · WLB 69/100
University of Rochester13 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Rochester Regional Health12 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Trinity Health10 open roles here · WLB 54/100
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