Clinical Social Worker salary in New York
Clinical Social Workers in New York earn a median of $32.33 per hour, about $67,250 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $32.74. The middle half earn between $26.24 and $40.74 per hour. The highest median among New York metro areas is in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, at $37.12 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $32.33median pay per hour
- $67,250median pay per year
- 22,880employed in New York
- #21of 50 states by median pay
Clinical Social Worker pay in New York: percentiles
| Level | New York per hour | New York per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.74 | $45,220 | $21.65 |
| Lower quartile | $26.24 | $54,580 | $26.62 |
| Median | $32.33 | $67,250 | $32.74 |
| Upper quartile | $40.74 | $84,740 | $40.10 |
| Top 10% | $48.60 | $101,090 | $48.50 |
Clinical Social Worker pay by metro area in New York
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New York median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37.12 | $77,210 | 18,860 | 15% above | $32.98 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $30.49 | $63,420 | 150 | 6% below | — |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $30.44 | $63,310 | 540 | 6% below | $27.82 |
| Syracuse, NY | $30.35 | $63,130 | 540 | 6% below | $31.70 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $29.66 | $61,700 | 1,040 | 8% below | $29.79 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $29.04 | $60,410 | 1,110 | 10% below | $30.30 |
| Kingston, NY | $28.62 | $59,530 | 100 | 11% below | $28.42 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $28.62 | $59,540 | 90 | 11% below | $32.64 |
| Ithaca, NY | $27.68 | $57,580 | 110 | 14% below | $26.79 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $25.19 | $52,380 | 230 | 22% below | $27.18 |
| Rochester, NY | $24.97 | $51,940 | 1,700 | 23% below | $25.73 |
| Binghamton, NY | $24.28 | $50,500 | 310 | 25% below | — |
| Elmira, NY | $23.33 | $48,530 | 70 | 28% below | $24.71 |
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 New York
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $39.37 | $81,900 | 22% above New York |
| Massachusetts | $34.75 | $72,280 | 7% above New York |
| New Jersey | $39.29 | $81,710 | 22% above New York |
| Pennsylvania | $30.30 | $63,010 | 6% below New York |
| Vermont | $37.69 | $78,390 | 17% above New York |
What employers are posting in New York
- 24roles with published pay
- $39.95median pay per hour
- $31–$55typical published range
- 8employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| United Health Services | 7 | $38.22 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 5 | $51.30 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 4 | $42.45 |
| Trinity Health | 3 | $36.54 |
| Garnet Health | 2 | $47.64 |
| Guthrie Healthcare System | 1 | $39.99 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $49.49 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $38.70 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 24 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a clinical social worker make in New York?
The median is $32.33 per hour, about $67,250 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $21.74 and the top 10% earn over $48.60 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New York city pays clinical social workers the most?
Among New York metro areas, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has the highest median at $37.12 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New York rank for clinical social worker pay?
New York ranks 21st 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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- Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, NY · 4 wage offers$43.00/ hr$40–$47
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