What are the main factors that influence a Social Worker (MSW)'s salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Social Worker (MSW)?

The Healthcare. industry offers the highest average compensation for Social Worker (MSW) roles, with salaries approximately 5% above the market median.

How does experience change A Social Worker (MSW)'s salary?

A Social Worker (MSW)'s salary grows with experience: starting around $60,952 for beginners, reaching about $64,418 at mid-level, and approach $68,313 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Social Worker (MSW)?

Social Worker (MSW) salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Social Worker (MSW) roles are District of Columbia $69,785, California $69,520, Massachusetts $68,593. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Social Worker (MSW) roles make?

Salaries for Social Worker (MSW) level roles vary by specialization: Geriatric Social Worker: $89,564; Licensed Clinical Social Worker: $83,616; Dialysis Social Worker: $78,979; Medical Social Worker (MSW): $65,898; Medical Social Worker (BSW): $65,898.

Social Worker (MSW) Salary in Delaware

How much does a Social Worker (MSW) make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Social Worker (MSW) in Delaware is $63,828 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Social Worker (MSW)'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,933
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,405 to $71,735
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,557

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Social Worker (MSW) Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,735	$5,978	$1,380	$34
Average	$63,828	$5,319	$1,227	$31
25th Percentile	$57,405	$4,784	$1,104	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Social Worker (MSW) Salaries

A Social Worker (MSW)'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Social Worker (MSW) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Social Worker (MSW)'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,952
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,432
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,418
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,723
Expert (over 8 years): $68,313

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Social Worker (MSW)	$60,952
Intermediate Level Social Worker (MSW)	$61,432
Senior Level Social Worker (MSW)	$64,418
Specialist Level Social Worker (MSW)	$67,723
Expert Level Social Worker (MSW)	$68,313

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How Do Social Worker (MSW) Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Social Worker (MSW)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,785.
California: $69,520.
Massachusetts: $68,593.

District of Columbia $69,785 California $69,520 Massachusetts $68,593 Washington $68,341 New Jersey $68,316 Alaska $68,228 Connecticut $67,358 New York $67,005

Hawaii $65,877 Rhode Island $65,347 Maryland $64,988 Minnesota $64,497 Colorado $64,307 Illinois $64,244 Oregon $64,005 Delaware $63,828

New Hampshire $63,718 Virginia $63,469 Pennsylvania $62,744 Nevada $62,379 North Dakota $62,259 Michigan $62,070 Wisconsin $62,001 Vermont $61,862

Texas $61,478 Maine $61,452 Arizona $61,414 Ohio $61,370 Georgia $60,791 Indiana $60,501 Wyoming $60,444 Utah $60,356

Iowa $60,318 Kansas $60,015 Louisiana $59,927 North Carolina $59,896 Missouri $59,883 Florida $59,637 Montana $59,505 Nebraska $59,379

Kentucky $59,309 South Carolina $59,057 Tennessee $58,900 Idaho $58,837 New Mexico $58,377 Oklahoma $58,276 Alabama $57,904 South Dakota $57,280

Arkansas $56,939 West Virginia $56,757 Mississippi $56,208

Top Paying Cities for Social Worker (MSW)s

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $63,541
Little Creek: $64,006
Magnolia: $63,914

Lincoln, DE $63,541 Little Creek, DE $64,006 Magnolia, DE $63,914 Milford, DE $63,702 Marydel, DE $63,807 Millsboro, DE $63,274 Millville, DE $63,372 Milton, DE $63,482

Nassau, DE $63,528 Ocean View, DE $63,361 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,483 Seaford, DE $63,519 Selbyville, DE $63,256 Smyrna, DE $64,050 Viola, DE $63,755 Woodside, DE $63,927

Bear, DE $63,779 Newark, DE $63,755 Claymont, DE $63,886 Delaware City, DE $63,819 Hockessin, DE $63,750 Kirkwood, DE $63,807 Middletown, DE $63,832 Montchanin, DE $63,764

New Castle, DE $63,774 Odessa, DE $63,863 Port Penn, DE $63,906 Rockland, DE $63,770 Saint Georges, DE $63,811 Townsend, DE $63,910 Winterthur, DE $63,778 Lewes, DE $63,506

Wilmington, DE $63,753 Dover, DE $64,006 Dover Afb, DE $63,669 Bethany Beach, DE $63,295 Bethel, DE $63,360 Bridgeville, DE $63,510 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,826 Cheswold, DE $63,985

Clayton, DE $63,987 Dagsboro, DE $63,250 Delmar, DE $63,149 Ellendale, DE $63,341 Felton, DE $63,697 Fenwick Island, DE $63,264 Frankford, DE $63,154 Frederica, DE $63,760

Georgetown, DE $63,227 Greenwood, DE $63,520 Harbeson, DE $63,294 Harrington, DE $63,617 Hartly, DE $63,815 Houston, DE $63,526 Kenton, DE $63,990 Laurel, DE $63,189

Yorklyn, DE $63,769

Social Worker (MSW) Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Social Worker (MSW) salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $67,791. While startup companies pay approximate $57,739.

Social Worker (MSW) Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$57,739
Growth Stage	51~500	$60,957
Established	501~5000	$65,577
Enterprise	5000+	$67,791

Social Worker (MSW) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Social Worker (MSW) roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare., offers compensation 5% above the average. Conversely, Social Worker (MSW) positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Social Worker (MSW) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Social Worker (MSW)

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare.	$67,020	$32.0	5%

Social Worker (MSW) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Social Worker (MSW)'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$57,405

Average $63,828/year

$71,735

$4,784

Average $5,319/month

$5,978

$1,104

Average $1,227/week

$1,380

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,735	$5,978	$1,380	$34
Average	$63,828	$5,319	$1,227	$31
25th Percentile	$57,405	$4,784	$1,104	$28

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