How much does a healthcare social worker make in Syracuse?
$64,310a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $30.92 an hour or $5,359 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.92
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 189 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,920Median: $64,310Highest 10%: $86,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| 25th | $55,800 | $26.83 | |
| Median | $64,310 | $30.92 | |
| 75th | $80,140 | $38.53 | |
| 90th | $86,890 | $41.77 |
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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $91,370 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $71,870 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $71,170 |
| Educational | $67,870 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $64,730 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $63,300 |
| Child | $63,120 |
| Counselor | $59,990 |
| Health Education Specialist | $59,360 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $30.92 ($64,310 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $64,310 against $67,880 nationally, 5% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $73,070, so Syracuse pays 12% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for healthcare social worker pay?
189 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,890 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.