How Much Money Does A Social Worker Make

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How much does a Social Worker (MSW) make in the United States? The average Social Worker (MSW) salary in the United States is $66,646 as of November 29, 2021, but the range typically falls between $60,284 and $73,526. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Social Worker (MSW) Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary	$54,491	US	November 29, 2021
25th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary	$60,284	US	November 29, 2021
50th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary	$66,646	US	November 29, 2021
75th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary	$73,526	US	November 29, 2021
90th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary	$79,790	US	November 29, 2021

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Job Description for Social Worker (MSW)

Social Worker (MSW) interviews clients and their families and coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the life situation and its impact on lifestyle. Being a Social Worker (MSW) provides professional social work assistance to clients and families as related to illness, disease, hospitalization, financial and educational needs by utilizing a variety of modalities in all areas of service. Responsibilities also include involvement in the discharge planning process. Additionally, Social Worker (MSW) requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Social Worker (MSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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What does a Social Worker (MSW) do?

Social Worker (MSW) in Abington, PA

Serves patients in an integrated care capacity ranging in age from toddler through late adulthood, as well as patients with mental retardation or emotional problems.

June 25, 2021

Screens/evaluates/treats individuals or families who require assistance in daily living functioning to enable individuals/families to communicate more effectively and to cope more successfully with daily activities.

October 22, 2021

Social Worker (MSW) in Alamogordo, NM

Demonstrated skills with computers and word processing.

August 27, 2021

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Social Worker (MSW) Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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