Average Social Worker Salary in Massachusetts

Social Services · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Social Worker in Massachusetts earns $64,500 per year, which is above the national average of $58,380. This translates to approximately $31.01 per hour, $2,481 biweekly, or $5,375 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Massachusetts is 35% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$48,400	$23.27
Average (50th)	$64,500	$31.01
Experienced (75th)	$74,200	$35.66
Top Earners (90th)	$83,800	$40.29

Social Worker Salary by City in Massachusetts

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Boston	$69,700	$5,808/mo
Worcester	$65,800	$5,483/mo
Springfield	$63,200	$5,267/mo
Cambridge	$61,300	$5,108/mo
Lowell	$60,000	$5,000/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Social Services
Typical Education	Bachelor's/Master's
Job Growth (2022-2032)	7% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	Flat 5.0% + 4% surtax over $1M
State Minimum Wage	$15.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.35 (+35% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Massachusetts

Major employers hiring Social Workers in Massachusetts include Mass General Brigham, Raytheon, Fidelity, Boston Scientific, and Wayfair. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for social services professionals.

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