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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Maryland (2026)
$36.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,186/year ($4,932/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 12th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 4,750 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $76,440 a year — though pay ranges from $40,210 for newcomers to $96,340 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,750 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Maryland (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $76,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,186 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $76,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,987 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,848 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,419 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,186 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,932 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Maryland?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Maryland is $76,440 per year ($36.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,660 and $85,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $76,440, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $59,186 per year ($4,932 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 4,750 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.