How much does a social worker make in Baltimore?
$72,860a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $35.03 an hour or $6,072 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.03
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,690Median: $72,860Highest 10%: $131,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| 25th | $52,950 | $25.46 | |
| Median | $72,860 | $35.03 | |
| 75th | $110,600 | $53.19 | |
| 90th | $131,700 | $63.30 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Hagerstown, MD | $96,640 |
| Washington, DC | $93,220 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,660 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,720 |
| Child | $74,960 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $74,960 |
| Educational | $74,740 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,360 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $68,700 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,900 |
| Clergy | $59,700 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,750 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $57,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $35.03 ($72,860 a year).
Do social workers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $72,860 against $71,900 nationally, 1% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $75,600, so Baltimore pays 4% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for social worker pay?
105 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,700 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.