Social Worker Salary in Alabama
Based on 670+ workers in Alabama
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AL)
$42,100
$20.24/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-26.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$29K – $63K
670 employed in Alabama
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,200 |
| 25th percentile | $31,910 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $42,100 |
| 75th percentile | $55,000 |
| 90th percentile | $63,070 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Alabama vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $36,450 |
| 2023 | $37,870 |
| 2024 | $42,100 |
| Year | Alabama Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $36,450 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $37,870 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $42,100 | $56,931 |