Social Worker Salary in Maryland
Based on 2K+ workers in Maryland
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MD)
$61,100
$29.375/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
+7.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $108K
2K employed in Maryland
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,970 |
| 25th percentile | $46,390 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,100 |
| 75th percentile | $82,200 |
| 90th percentile | $107,710 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Maryland vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,320 |
| 2023 | $55,060 |
| 2024 | $61,100 |
| Year | Maryland Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,320 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $55,060 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $61,100 | $56,931 |