How much does a social worker make in Maryland?
$75,600a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Maryland. That is $36.35 an hour or $6,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.35
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,690Median: $75,600Highest 10%: $128,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| 25th | $54,030 | $25.98 | |
| Median | $75,600 | $36.35 | |
| 75th | $110,000 | $52.87 | |
| 90th | $128,400 | $61.75 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hagerstown, MD | $96,640 |
| Washington, DC | $93,220 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,660 |
| Baltimore, MD | $72,860 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $55,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 25. Georgia | $78,260 |
| 26. New Jersey | $76,640 |
| 27. Nebraska | $76,520 |
| 28. Maryland | $75,600 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $74,430 |
| 30. Vermont | $73,070 |
| 31. Louisiana | $69,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $36.35 ($75,600 a year).
Do social workers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $75,600 against $71,900 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Maryland rank for social worker pay?
Maryland ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Maryland pays social workers the most?
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, with a median of $96,640 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.