How much does a social worker make in Albany?
$83,910a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $40.34 an hour or $6,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.34
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,900Median: $83,910Highest 10%: $106,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,900 | $28.32 | |
| 25th | $71,690 | $34.47 | |
| Median | $83,910 | $40.34 | |
| 75th | $96,620 | $46.45 | |
| 90th | $106,400 | $51.17 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Syracuse, NY | $91,370 |
| New York, NY | $85,080 |
| Rochester, NY | $81,890 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $81,710 |
| Buffalo, NY | $80,850 |
| Ithaca, NY | $79,940 |
| Utica, NY | $79,420 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $81,540 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $76,970 |
| Health Education Specialist | $69,060 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $67,220 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,190 |
| Child | $66,540 |
| Educational | $62,920 |
| Community Health Worker | $61,610 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,030 |
| Clergy | $49,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $40.34 ($83,910 a year).
Do social workers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $83,910 against $71,900 nationally, 17% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $84,010, so Albany pays 0% more.
Where does Albany rank for social worker pay?
74 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,400 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.