How much does a Social Worker - Master's make in Washington, DC? The average Social Worker - Master's salary in Washington, DC is $80,450 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $72,860 and $88,700. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Social Worker - Master's Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Social Worker - Master's Salary $65,950 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Social Worker - Master's Salary $72,860 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Social Worker - Master's Salary $80,450 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Social Worker - Master's Salary $88,700 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Social Worker - Master's Salary $96,211 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
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The Social Worker - Master's provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the life situation and its impact on lifestyle. Interviews clients and their families and coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs. Being a Social Worker - Master's responsibilities also include involvement in the discharge planning process. Provides professional social work assistance to clients and families as related to illness, disease, hospitalization, financial and educational needs by utilizing a variety of modalities in all areas of service. In addition, Social Worker - Master's requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Social Worker - Master's's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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