BSW Salary Guides
Median pay for every BSW-level social work career, with breakdowns by state, work setting, and experience. All figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).
Compare all salaries side by side →Medical or Hospital Social Worker
$67,880Helps patients and families manage the social and emotional side of illness, from discharge planning to connecting with community care.
Median annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2025
Behavioral-Health and Substance-Use Support Specialist
$60,280Supports people in mental-health and substance-use recovery through case management, groups, and connection to treatment.
Median annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2025
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)
$59,550The entry-level licensed social worker: with a CSWE-accredited BSW and, in most states, the ASWB Bachelors exam, you can practice generalist social work and use a protected title.
Median annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2025
School Social Worker
$59,550Supports students' wellbeing and learning by addressing the social, emotional, and family barriers that affect school success.
Median annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2025
Child, Family, and Child-Welfare Caseworker
$59,550Protects children and supports families through child welfare, foster care, and family-services casework.
Median annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2025
Case Manager and Care Coordinator
$45,930Coordinates services and benefits for clients across health and social systems, and follows up to keep care on track.
Median annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2025
Community and Social-Service Worker
$45,930Delivers and connects people to community programs in food security, housing, youth development, and family services.
Median annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2025
Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Worker
$45,930Helps older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans access benefits, care, and community support to live independently.
Median annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2025
Social and Human-Service Assistant
$45,930Provides front-line client services and support under the direction of social workers and other professionals.
Median annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2025