Social Worker Salary in New York
Based on 15K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$79,380
$38.163/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
+38.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$55K – $122K
15K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,650 |
| 25th percentile | $64,430 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $79,380 |
| 75th percentile | $95,520 |
| 90th percentile | $122,340 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,150 |
| 2023 | $75,960 |
| 2024 | $80,230 |
| 2025 | $79,380 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,150 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $75,960 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $80,230 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $79,380 | $57,161 |