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Social Worker

A comprehensive guide to Social Worker licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$74,919 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Strong earnings premium vs national median

Top Paying State

Nevada

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
NV
NevadaCompact: No
$109,220High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
HI
HawaiiCompact: Yes
$108,780High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
RI
Rhode IslandCompact: Yes
$106,910High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseNo educational requirementsVaries by boardDetails
NH
New HampshireCompact: Pending
$104,770High CoL Adjusted
State LicenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
OK
OklahomaCompact: Yes
$100,150High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: No
$96,550Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails