Social Workers, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$69,480
↑ 28.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Social Workers, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Social Workers, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 28.9% since 2011 ($53,900 → $69,480)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $69,480
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,480 | +9.0% |
| 2023 | $63,770 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $61,420 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $61,190 | -4.7% |
| 2020 | $64,210 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | $61,230 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | $63,140 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | $61,980 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | $60,230 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | $58,560 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | $59,100 | +4.6% |
| 2013 | $56,510 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | $54,560 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | $53,900 | — |
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.