How much does a healthcare social worker make in Baltimore?
$75,720a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $36.40 an hour or $6,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.40
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 2,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,560Median: $75,720Highest 10%: $96,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| 25th | $53,580 | $25.76 | |
| Median | $75,720 | $36.40 | |
| 75th | $83,990 | $40.38 | |
| 90th | $96,110 | $46.21 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.
| Washington, DC | $80,710 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $75,550 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $73,770 |
| Salisbury, MD | $68,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $65,990 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Child | $74,960 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $74,960 |
| Educational | $74,740 |
| Social Worker | $72,860 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,360 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $68,700 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,900 |
| Clergy | $59,700 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,750 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $57,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $36.40 ($75,720 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $75,720 against $67,880 nationally, 12% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $76,440, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for healthcare social worker pay?
69 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,110 or more.
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.