Clinical Social Worker salary in Massachusetts
Clinical Social Workers in Massachusetts earn a median of $34.75 per hour, about $72,280 a year, 6% above the U.S. median of $32.74. The middle half earn between $28.32 and $42.45 per hour. The highest median among Massachusetts metro areas is in Worcester, MA, at $36.34 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $34.75median pay per hour
- $72,280median pay per year
- 7,540employed in Massachusetts
- #16of 50 states by median pay
Clinical Social Worker pay in Massachusetts: percentiles
| Level | Massachusetts per hour | Massachusetts per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.54 | $51,040 | $21.65 |
| Lower quartile | $28.32 | $58,910 | $26.62 |
| Median | $34.75 | $72,280 | $32.74 |
| Upper quartile | $42.45 | $88,300 | $40.10 |
| Top 10% | $48.40 | $100,670 | $48.50 |
Clinical Social Worker pay by metro area in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Massachusetts median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $36.34 | $75,580 | 650 | 5% above | $35.45 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $36.16 | $75,210 | 5,270 | 4% above | $33.40 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $34.58 | $71,920 | 100 | in line with | $36.36 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $32.59 | $67,790 | 140 | 6% below | $32.51 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $31.86 | $66,270 | 170 | 8% below | — |
| Springfield, MA | $28.32 | $58,910 | 720 | 19% below | $29.48 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Clinical Social Worker pay in states next to Massachusetts
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $39.37 | $81,900 | 13% above Massachusetts |
| New Hampshire | $37.50 | $78,000 | 8% above Massachusetts |
| New York | $32.33 | $67,250 | 7% below Massachusetts |
| Rhode Island | $38.20 | $79,460 | 10% above Massachusetts |
| Vermont | $37.69 | $78,390 | 8% above Massachusetts |
What employers are posting in Massachusetts
- 43roles with published pay
- $41.21median pay per hour
- $32–$52typical published range
- 8employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 21 | $41.21 |
| Boston Medical Center | 8 | $39.03 |
| UMass Memorial Health Care | 3 | $46.02 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $59.83 |
| Amedisys | 3 | $38.63 |
| Baystate Health | 2 | $35.89 |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 2 | $40.33 |
| Heywood Healthcare | 1 | $32.52 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 43 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Massachusetts · Clinical Social Worker salary nationwide · Massachusetts state guide
Common questions
How much does a clinical social worker make in Massachusetts?
The median is $34.75 per hour, about $72,280 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $24.54 and the top 10% earn over $48.40 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Massachusetts city pays clinical social workers the most?
Among Massachusetts metro areas, Worcester, MA has the highest median at $36.34 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Massachusetts rank for clinical social worker pay?
Massachusetts ranks 16th of 50 states by median clinical social worker pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationJamaica Plain, MA · 3 postings$59.83/ hr$52–$80
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 3 postings$46.02/ hr$28–$59
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 21 postings$41.21/ hr$27–$61
- Sturdy Memorial HospitalUS, MA · 2 postings$40.33/ hr$32–$49
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
43 Social Worker postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 34 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 43 Social Worker roles
- Clin Social Worker LICSW [Palliative Care], 32 Hour Days, University CampusPermanent$68k–$123k/ year
- Clinical Social Worker - LICSW or LMHCPermanent$68k–$98k/ year
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