What is the salary of a Social Work Specialist? In the United States, a Social Work Specialist earns an average salary of $69,692. The salary range for a Social Work Specialist is usually between $57,247 and $143,621 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $148,939. The highest Social Work Specialist salary in the United States was $155,972. The average hourly pay for a Social Work Specialist is $33.51.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Social Work Specialist salary are California, with an average salary of $128,520, followed by Nevada, with an average salary of $124,273, and Michigan, with an average salary of $85,187. Employers paying the highest salary for a Social Work Specialist job are San Francisco (CA), West Contra Costa Unified (CA) and Department of Community Health (MI).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $129,988 |
| West Contra Costa Unified, CA | $100,253 |
| Department of Community Health, MI | $85,187 |
| Washington County Public Schools, MD | $78,666 |
| University of Iowa, IA | $64,860 |
| Winnebago County, WI | $54,660 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Social Worker | $71,400 |
| Social Media Specialist | $44,679 |
| Social Services Director | $94,640 |
| Social Media Coordinator | $33,280 |
| Social Media Manager | $55,572 |
| Social Studies Teacher | $65,956 |
| Social Services Coordinator | $49,807 |
| Social Studies | $68,735 |
| Social Services Supervisor | $113,340 |
| Social Services Manager | $73,954 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Social Work Specialist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $128,520 | 82 |
| Iowa | $64,860 | 50 |
| Maryland | $78,667 | 1 |
| Michigan | $85,187 | 1 |
| New Jersey | $72,791 | 10 |
| Nevada | $124,273 | 10 |
| Ohio | $7,993 | 2 |
| Wisconsin | $54,661 | 63 |
