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Medical social worker salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Medical Social Worker make in the United States?

Average base salary

$45.20
Average $45.20
Low $25.96
High $78.71

The average salary for a medical social worker is $45.20 per hour in the United States. 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 1, 2026).

Medical Social Worker job openings in United States

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Medical Social Worker-MSW - GM...
Lee Health3.7out of 5 stars.
Fort Myers, FL
$27.57 - $35.84 an hour
Full-time
4 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Medical Social Worker in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Performance Home Health LLC
 
$280,800per year
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HealthBridge
 
$280,800per year
HealthFlex Home Health and Hos...
 
$251,457per year
Saratoga Medical
 
$249,600per year
Devoted Guardians
 
$228,800per year
Ideal Care Home Health Inc
 
$212,160per year

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Highest paying cities for Medical Social Workers near United States

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $63.96 per hour
  2. White Plains, NY
    $55.63 per hour
  3. San Diego, CA
    $53.27 per hour
  4. Bakersfield, CA
    $52.38 per hour
  5. Riverside, CA
    $49.06 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Medical Social Worker

The average salary for a Medical Social Worker is $45.20 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 1, 2026.

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Medical Social Worker salaries typically range between a low of $25.96 and a high of $78.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Medical Social Worker include Sacramento, CA at $63.96 per hour, White Plains, NY at $55.63 per hour, and San Diego, CA at $53.27 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Medical Social Worker include Performance Home Health LLC ($280,800 per year) and HealthBridge ($280,800 per year).