Social Worker Salary in Washington, DC
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The median social worker in the Washington area earns $75,550 a year ($36.32 an hour), 27% above the U.S. median ($59,550). Half of the 6,490 social workers there earn between $59,480 and $97,080.
Median $75,550
10th: $50,28090th: $112,200
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,280 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $59,480 | $48,270 |
| Median | $75,550 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $97,080 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $112,200 | $95,530 |
| Average | $78,110 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 6,490 | 392,550 |
Washington, DC ranks 4th 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
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
- San Francisco, CA: $72,020
- Los Angeles, CA: $71,250
- Providence, RI: $70,900
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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.