How much does a healthcare social worker make in Alabama?
$60,000a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Alabama. That is $28.85 an hour or $5,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.85
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,020Median: $60,000Highest 10%: $74,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,020 | $19.24 | |
| 25th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| 75th | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| 90th | $74,440 | $35.79 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $62,560 |
| Birmingham, AL | $60,980 |
| Mobile, AL | $60,880 |
| Dothan, AL | $60,000 |
| Columbus, GA | $59,650 |
| Daphne, AL | $59,290 |
| Montgomery, AL | $58,410 |
| Gadsden, AL | $58,190 |
| Florence, AL | $58,140 |
| Anniston, AL | $58,030 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $56,860 |
| Auburn, AL | $56,430 |
| Decatur, AL | $55,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 43. Louisiana | $61,080 |
| 44. South Carolina | $60,840 |
| 45. West Virginia | $60,140 |
| 46. Alabama | $60,000 |
| 47. Missouri | $59,870 |
| 48. South Dakota | $57,510 |
| 49. Montana | $57,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $28.85 ($60,000 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $60,000 against $67,880 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Alabama rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Alabama ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays healthcare social workers the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $62,560 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.