As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Social Worker in Denver, CO is $67,172, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,292 weekly, or $5,598 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Social Worker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Social Worker in Denver, CO vary widely, spanning from $54,271 to $83,090. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,419) and 75th percentile ($75,504), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,090 per year. This $15,085 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Discharge Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Denver Entry Level Social Worker often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Denver currently ranks 279 statewide for Entry Level Social Worker job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Social Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Social Worker Salary $54,271 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Social Worker Salary $60,419 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Social Worker Salary $67,172 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Social Worker Salary $75,504 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Social Worker Salary $83,090 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
25% $60,419 10% $54,271 90% $83,090 75% $75,504 $67,172 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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