Social Worker Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 640+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$72,720
$34.962/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
+27.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $115K
640 employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,810 |
| 25th percentile | $55,360 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $72,720 |
| 75th percentile | $106,720 |
| 90th percentile | $114,550 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,650 |
| 2023 | $84,560 |
| 2024 | $72,720 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,650 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $84,560 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $72,720 | $56,931 |