Healthcare Social Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$68,090
↑ 40.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Healthcare Social Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Healthcare Social Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 40.0% since 2011 ($48,620 → $68,090)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $68,090
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.6%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,090 | +8.2% |
| 2023 | $62,940 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $60,280 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | $60,840 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | $57,630 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | $56,750 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | $56,200 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | $54,870 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | $53,760 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | $52,380 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | $51,930 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $50,820 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $49,830 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | $48,620 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.