How much does a social worker make in Delaware?
$93,250a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Delaware. That is $44.83 an hour or $7,771 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.83
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,960Median: $93,250Highest 10%: $122,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,960 | $26.42 | |
| 25th | $62,170 | $29.89 | |
| Median | $93,250 | $44.83 | |
| 75th | $111,800 | $53.74 | |
| 90th | $122,000 | $58.63 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 10. South Carolina | $96,350 |
| 11. Alabama | $94,270 |
| 12. South Dakota | $93,760 |
| 13. Delaware | $93,250 |
| 14. Virginia | $92,930 |
| 15. Mississippi | $91,560 |
| 16. Iowa | $91,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $44.83 ($93,250 a year).
Do social workers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $93,250 against $71,900 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Delaware rank for social worker pay?
Delaware ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in Delaware pays social workers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $80,660 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.