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Social Worker Salary in Arizona (2026)
$24.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,624/year ($3,469/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,560 Social Worker jobs in Arizona (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Social Worker salary of $50,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,624 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $50,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,838 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,836 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$851 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,624 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,469 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Arizona?
- The median Social Worker salary in Arizona is $50,150 per year ($24.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,870 and $57,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $50,150, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $41,624 per year ($3,469 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 7,560 Social Worker jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.