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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

Stable

Top Paying State

Nevada

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
NV
NevadaCompact: No
109,220High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
HI
HawaiiCompact: Yes
108,780High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
RI
Rhode IslandCompact: Yes
106,910High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseNo educational requirements6-24 monthsDetails
NH
New HampshireCompact: Pending
104,770High CoL Adjusted
State LicenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
OK
OklahomaCompact: Yes
100,150High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: No
96,550Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required6-24 monthsDetails