How much does a social worker make in Arizona?
$62,150a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Arizona. That is $29.88 an hour or $5,179 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.88
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,520Median: $62,150Highest 10%: $108,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,520 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $48,110 | $23.13 | |
| Median | $62,150 | $29.88 | |
| 75th | $77,140 | $37.09 | |
| 90th | $108,200 | $52.04 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $84,840 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $68,790 |
| Tucson, AZ | $65,220 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $62,150 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $54,220 |
| Yuma, AZ | $54,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 38. California | $63,010 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $62,830 |
| 40. West Virginia | $62,590 |
| 41. Arizona | $62,150 |
| 42. Michigan | $62,140 |
| 43. Colorado | $61,610 |
| 44. Alaska | $61,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $29.88 ($62,150 a year).
Do social workers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $62,150 against $71,900 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Arizona rank for social worker pay?
Arizona ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in Arizona pays social workers the most?
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, with a median of $84,840 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.