How much does a healthcare social worker make in Massachusetts?
$76,440a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Massachusetts. That is $36.75 an hour or $6,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.75
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,270Median: $76,440Highest 10%: $102,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| 25th | $60,300 | $28.99 | |
| Median | $76,440 | $36.75 | |
| 75th | $92,110 | $44.28 | |
| 90th | $102,100 | $49.07 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $78,410 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $78,160 |
| Worcester, MA | $74,520 |
| Providence, RI | $74,350 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $72,720 |
| Springfield, MA | $68,150 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $59,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 10. New Hampshire | $78,260 |
| 11. Utah | $78,150 |
| 12. Maryland | $76,440 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $76,440 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $75,390 |
| 15. Idaho | $74,500 |
| 16. Minnesota | $73,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $36.75 ($76,440 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $76,440 against $67,880 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Massachusetts ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays healthcare social workers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $78,410 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.