Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Healthcare Social Workers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1District of Columbia$94,100
  2. 2California$89,660
  3. 3Hawaii$85,420
  4. 4Oregon$84,350
  5. 5New Jersey$82,690
  6. 6Vermont$81,140
  7. 7Connecticut$79,900
  8. 8Washington$78,570
  9. 9Nevada$78,470
  10. 10New Hampshire$78,260
  11. 11Utah$78,150
  12. 12Maryland$76,440
  13. 13Massachusetts$76,440
  14. 14Rhode Island$75,390
  15. 15Idaho$74,500