How much does a healthcare social worker make in New York?
$73,070a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in New York. That is $35.13 an hour or $6,089 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.13
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,750Median: $73,070Highest 10%: $103,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 25th | $57,630 | $27.71 | |
| Median | $73,070 | $35.13 | |
| 75th | $91,950 | $44.21 | |
| 90th | $103,700 | $49.87 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $78,610 |
| Kingston, NY | $75,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $71,630 |
| Albany, NY | $67,190 |
| Buffalo, NY | $64,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | $64,310 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $62,850 |
| Ithaca, NY | $62,570 |
| Rochester, NY | $61,610 |
| Watertown, NY | $59,370 |
| Utica, NY | $58,780 |
| Binghamton, NY | $51,290 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 14. Rhode Island | $75,390 |
| 15. Idaho | $74,500 |
| 16. Minnesota | $73,970 |
| 17. New York | $73,070 |
| 18. Maine | $71,610 |
| 19. Texas | $69,990 |
| 20. Michigan | $67,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $35.13 ($73,070 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $73,070 against $67,880 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New York rank for healthcare social worker pay?
New York ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays healthcare social workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $78,610 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.