Social Worker Salary in New York
Based on 14K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$80,230
$38.572/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
+40.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $136K
14K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,890 |
| 25th percentile | $63,720 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,230 |
| 75th percentile | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile | $135,690 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,150 |
| 2023 | $75,960 |
| 2024 | $80,230 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,150 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $75,960 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $80,230 | $56,931 |