Social Worker Salary in Phoenix, AZ
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The median social worker in the Phoenix area earns $50,150 a year ($24.11 an hour), 16% below the U.S. median ($59,550) and about the same as the Arizona median ($50,150). Half of the 5,060 social workers there earn between $46,660 and $57,540.
Median $50,150
10th: $43,35090th: $65,900
| Annual pay | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,350 | $40,420 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $46,660 | $45,870 | $48,270 |
| Median | $50,150 | $50,150 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $57,540 | $57,540 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $65,900 | $65,900 | $95,530 |
| Average | $53,520 | $52,420 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 5,060 | 7,560 | 392,550 |
Phoenix, AZ ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
- San Francisco, CA: $72,020
- Los Angeles, CA: $71,250
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.