How much does a social worker make in Albany?
$72,260a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Albany, OR metro area. That is $34.74 an hour or $6,022 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.74
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 106 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,650Median: $72,260Highest 10%: $77,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,650 | $24.35 | |
| 25th | $62,650 | $30.12 | |
| Median | $72,260 | $34.74 | |
| 75th | $76,040 | $36.56 | |
| 90th | $77,710 | $37.36 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Grants Pass, OR | $73,740 |
| Bend, OR | $70,320 |
| Salem, OR | $70,320 |
| Medford, OR | $70,110 |
| Corvallis, OR | $69,610 |
| Portland, OR | $67,820 |
| Eugene, OR | $61,310 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Substance Abuse | $78,910 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,880 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $74,980 |
| Educational | $73,650 |
| Clergy | $62,540 |
| Child | $61,020 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $47,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany, OR metro area is $34.74 ($72,260 a year).
Do social workers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $72,260 against $71,900 nationally, 1% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $67,820, so Albany pays 7% more.
Where does Albany rank for social worker pay?
106 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,710 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.