Social Worker Salary in Massachusetts
Based on 7K+ workers in Massachusetts
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MA)
$64,960
$31.231/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
+14.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $100K
7K employed in Massachusetts
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,280 |
| 25th percentile | $56,660 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $64,960 |
| 75th percentile | $78,980 |
| 90th percentile | $100,110 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Massachusetts vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,630 |
| 2023 | $61,760 |
| 2024 | $64,960 |
| Year | Massachusetts Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,630 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $61,760 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $64,960 | $56,931 |