How much does a social worker make in Minnesota?
$79,790a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Minnesota. That is $38.36 an hour or $6,649 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.36
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,500Median: $79,790Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,500 | $26.68 | |
| 25th | $63,950 | $30.75 | |
| Median | $79,790 | $38.36 | |
| 75th | $94,480 | $45.42 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.66 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $89,270 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $87,170 |
| Duluth, MN | $80,490 |
| Rochester, MN | $80,490 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,790 |
| Mankato, MN | $77,990 |
| Fargo, ND | $77,450 |
| La Crosse, WI | $61,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 21. Texas | $84,240 |
| 22. New York | $84,010 |
| 23. North Dakota | $81,330 |
| 24. Minnesota | $79,790 |
| 25. Georgia | $78,260 |
| 26. New Jersey | $76,640 |
| 27. Nebraska | $76,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $38.36 ($79,790 a year).
Do social workers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $79,790 against $71,900 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for social worker pay?
Minnesota ranks 24 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays social workers the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $89,270 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.