How much does a social worker make in Massachusetts?
$101,300a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Massachusetts. That is $48.69 an hour or $8,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.69
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,980Median: $101,300Highest 10%: $125,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,980 | $34.61 | |
| 25th | $88,650 | $42.62 | |
| Median | $101,300 | $48.69 | |
| 75th | $116,200 | $55.86 | |
| 90th | $125,000 | $60.10 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Worcester, MA | $113,000 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $111,000 |
| Providence, RI | $108,700 |
| Boston, MA | $98,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 4. New Hampshire | $103,700 |
| 5. Washington | $102,500 |
| 6. Oklahoma | $101,900 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $101,300 |
| 8. Missouri | $98,740 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $96,380 |
| 10. South Carolina | $96,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $48.69 ($101,300 a year).
Do social workers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $101,300 against $71,900 nationally, 41% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for social worker pay?
Massachusetts ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays social workers the most?
Worcester, MA, with a median of $113,000 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.