How much does a Medical Social Worker (MSW) make in the United States? The average Medical Social Worker (MSW) salary in the United States is $70,410 as of August 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $63,416 and $76,733. 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. 

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Medical Social Worker (MSW) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Social Worker (MSW) Salary $57,049 US August 27, 2023
25th Percentile Medical Social Worker (MSW) Salary $63,416 US August 27, 2023
50th Percentile Medical Social Worker (MSW) Salary $70,410 US August 27, 2023
75th Percentile Medical Social Worker (MSW) Salary $76,733 US August 27, 2023
90th Percentile Medical Social Worker (MSW) Salary $82,490 US August 27, 2023
25% $63,416 10% $57,049 90% $82,490 75% $76,733 $70,410 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to hospital patients and their families. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems related to hospitalization. Being a Medical Social Worker (MSW) participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (MSW) may take a leadership role on more complex cases. Requires a master's degree of social work. Typically reports to a manager. Medical Social Worker (MSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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