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Social worker salary in Minnesota (Updated 2026)

How much does a Social Worker make in Minnesota?

Average base salary

$68,973
same
as national average
Average $68,973
Low $49,242
High $96,611

The average salary for a social worker is $68,973 per year in Minnesota. 502 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Social Worker job openings in Minnesota

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Social Worker
Allina Health3.6out of 5 stars.
Minneapolis, MN
$31.07 - $49.76 an hour
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Social Worker in Minnesota

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
FOURANS
 
$153,920per year
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Worldwide Travel Staffing, Lim...
 
$145,600per year
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CMG
 
$135,200per year
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Zack Group Healthcare Staffing
 
$134,472per year
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CareNational
 
$131,726per year
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E-solutions Inc
 
$130,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near Minnesota

  1. Rochester, MN
    $77,642 per year
  2. Saint Paul, MN
    $74,046 per year
  3. Anoka, MN
    $73,777 per year
  4. Brainerd, MN
    $73,608 per year
  5. Minneapolis, MN
    $72,387 per year

Where can a Social Worker earn more?

Compare salaries for Social Workers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Social Worker get paid in Minnesota?

Senior Social Worker

Job openings
Average $64,700 per year