As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Social Worker in Poughkeepsie, NY is $60,765, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,169 weekly, or $5,064 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Social Worker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Social Worker in Poughkeepsie, NY vary widely, spanning from $49,082 to $75,144. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,650) and 75th percentile ($68,292), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,144 per year. This $13,642 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Patient Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Poughkeepsie Forensic Social Worker often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Poughkeepsie currently ranks 168 statewide for Forensic 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
Forensic Social Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $49,082 Poughkeepsie, NY July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $54,650 Poughkeepsie, NY July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $60,765 Poughkeepsie, NY July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $68,292 Poughkeepsie, NY July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $75,144 Poughkeepsie, NY July 01, 2026
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What is a Forensic Social Worker ?

Forensic social work is the application of social work to questions and issues relating to law and legal systems. This specialty of the social work profession goes far beyond clinics and psychiatric hospitals for criminal defendants being evaluated and treated on issues of competency and responsibility. A broader definition includes social work practice which in any way is related to legal issues and litigation, both criminal and civil. Child custody issues, involving separation, divorce, neglect, termination of parental rights, the implications of child and spousal abuse, juvenile and adult j...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Social Worker in Poughkeepsie, NY. The base salary for Forensic Social Worker ranges from $54,650 to $68,292 with the average base salary of $60,765. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,426 to $82,368 with the average total cash compensation of $74,507.

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About Poughkeepsie, New York    Poughkeepsie (/pəˈkɪpsi/ pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, is a city in the state of New York, United States, which is the county seat....More

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