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Social Worker Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$32.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,218/year ($4,435/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,540 Social Worker jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Social Worker salary of $67,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,218 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $67,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,009 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,160 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$3,063 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,218 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,435 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Minnesota?
- The median Social Worker salary in Minnesota is $67,450 per year ($32.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,510 and $81,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $67,450, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $53,218 per year ($4,435 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 6,540 Social Worker jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.