Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$78,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$9,000
11.3% of base
Total target cash
$87,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$5,50050th$9,00075th$14,500
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role
Social Workers, All Other is a professional role within the function in the Community and Social Service job family.
Typical experience: varies by employer. Entry-level roles usually require little or no prior experience; senior roles typically require 5 or more years in the occupation. See the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for the specific entry path.
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$119,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
7,000
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Social Workers, All Other salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
42,540 workers
$89,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
20,110 workers
$110,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
13,500 workers
$74,500
Social Assistance
10,660 workers
$52,000
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
8,940 workers
$64,000
Individual and Family Services
5,850 workers
$54,500
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services
2,680 workers
$54,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
2,010 workers
$42,500
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
1,890 workers
$63,500
Ambulatory Health Care Services
1,670 workers
$58,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Support senior team members with day-to-day operational work
Gather and analyze data using established methods and tools
Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for internal review
Execute routine tasks accurately and on schedule
Escalate issues and questions to more experienced staff
Contribute to team deliverables under direct supervision
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Social Workers, All Other pays 18% above the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).
Similar-paying roles in Community and Social Service
The average base salary for a Social Workers, All Other in the United States is $78,500 per year, or about $37.74 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $53,500 and $100,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Community and Social Service roles?
The Community and Social Service job family averages $66,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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