Salary Of A Social Worker

If you are considering becoming a social worker and are interested in how much you can make by choosing this career then you should know upfront that there are many things that influences the salary of a social worker. These things include:

・ Type of degree
・ Years of experience
・ Where you work
・ Where you live

On average the salary of a social worker can range anywhere from around $24,000 to $53,000 or a little more. While those with a Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW) usually receive a top pay of around $40,000 those professionals who go on to get a Master's degree can make anywhere from $50,000 to $55,000.

Of course those who are new to the profession can not expect to make the same wages as those who have been working at their careers for years. This is one profession where experience really counts and the pay scale seems to climb slowly but, steadily based on The number of years of experience you have.

Different states also pay different salaries with some states paying less than the average and others paying more than the average. The states that pay social workers the most are New York and California. With social workers in the state of New Jersey making high pay if they work in the substance abuse field.

Social workers may work in a number of setting. There are social workers who work with children and families, in medical facilities and substance abuse clinics, retirement homes, prisons and a number of other settings as well.

For those who are considering a career in social work you would be advised to note that the salary of a social worker is well below the hours that many social worker's spend on their job. In fact, most people choosing this career do not do so for the money but, rather because they want a fulfilling job where they can help people who are struggling with problems in their lives.

Social workers are for the most part dedicated professionals who want to see the people they work with succeed and dedicate their time and efforts to helping people deal with family and relationship issues, financial issues, substance abuse, medical problems and assorted other problems. Their true reward is not the salary they receive, but the sense of satisfaction they experience from helping others.

While the salary of a social worker is important to these professionals from the viewpoint of supporting their families it held little importance when they were choosing their careers.