Social Workers, All Other Salary in Massachusetts

Other social workers in Massachusetts earn the most in Worcester (average $106,140 a year) and the least in Boston ($99,720), across the 3 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other social workers average at $100,020 and the median at $101,280 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,910.

Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in Massachusetts

Worcester$106,140
Amherst$105,840
Boston$99,720

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Worcester	$106,140	$112,960	$89,790	$78,512	103
Amherst	$105,840	$110,990	$92,600	$78,316	100
Boston	$99,720	$98,320	$89,380	$74,317	108

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Social Workers, All Other salary in other states

Social Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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