How much does a healthcare social worker make in Rochester?
$61,610a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $29.62 an hour or $5,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.62
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 254 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,100Median: $61,610Highest 10%: $78,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| 25th | $51,240 | $24.63 | |
| Median | $61,610 | $29.62 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $78,980 | $37.97 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.
| 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 |
| Watertown, NY | $59,370 |
| Utica, NY | $58,780 |
| Binghamton, NY | $51,290 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,970 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $82,010 |
| Social Worker | $81,890 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $68,880 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $66,580 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $63,800 |
| Child | $62,030 |
| Educational | $60,670 |
| Clergy | $59,710 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,620 |
| Health Education Specialist | $59,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $29.62 ($61,610 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $61,610 against $67,880 nationally, 9% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $73,070, so Rochester pays 16% less.
Where does Rochester rank for healthcare social worker pay?
254 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,980 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.