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Health Social Worker

Average Health Social Worker Salary

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$55,435
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$41k
MEDIAN
$55k
90%
$73k

The average salary for a Health Social Worker is $55,435 in 2025

Base Salary
$41k - $73k
Bonus
$100 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $212
Total Pay
$41k - $75k
Based on 1,543 salary profiles (last updated Jul 02 2024)
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3.9 out of 5
(105)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Health Social Worker

Medical
80%
Dental
71%
Vision
63%
None
19%

Gender Breakdown for Health Social Workers

Female
86.5%
Male
12.2%
Prefer to self-define
0.4%
This data is based on 459 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Health Social Workers

What is the highest pay for Health Social Workers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Health Social Worker is $73k / year

What is the lowest pay for Health Social Workers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Health Social Worker is $41k / year

How can Health Social Workers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Health Social Worker is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Health Social Worker that oversees more junior Health Social Workers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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