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Social Worker Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$36.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,215/year ($4,851/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,900 Social Worker jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Social Worker salary of $75,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,215 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $75,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,795 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,781 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,779 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,215 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,851 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Massachusetts?
- The median Social Worker salary in Massachusetts is $75,570 per year ($36.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,150 and $94,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $75,570, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $58,215 per year ($4,851 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 10,900 Social Worker jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.