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Social worker salary in Bronx, NY

How much does a Social Worker make in Bronx, NY?

Average base salary

$58,508
same
as national average
Average $58,508
Low $41,572
High $82,344
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a social worker is $58,508 per year in Bronx, NY. 709 salaries reported, updated at May 27, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in Bronx, NY

Years of experiencePer year
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years
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Top companies for Social Workers in Bronx, NY

  1. Senior Care Therapy
    4.4
    38 reviews5 salaries reported
    $136,793per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near Bronx, NY

  1. Long Island City, NY
    $92,729 per year
    42 salaries reported
  2. Manhattan, NY
    $70,234 per year
    83 salaries reported
  3. Poughkeepsie, NY
    $66,600 per year
    28 salaries reported
  1. Queens, NY
    $66,092 per year
    250 salaries reported
  2. Staten Island, NY
    $62,643 per year
    103 salaries reported
  3. New York, NY
    $62,205 per year
    969 salaries reported
  1. Brooklyn, NY
    $62,042 per year
    700 salaries reported
  2. Long Island, NY
    $59,847 per year
    10 salaries reported
  3. Bronx, NY
    $58,508 per year
    709 salaries reported
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Where can a Social Worker earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Social Workers

Most recommended license

LCSW-R

(earn +97.29% more)

The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 6.49% since 2018. Social Workers with this license earn +97.29% more than the average base salary, which is $58,508 per year.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this licenseChange from previous year
201295increase by 95
2013299increase by 214.74%
2014342increase by 14.38%
2015297decrease by 13.16%
2016495increase by 66.67%
2017373decrease by 24.65%
2018478increase by 28.15%
2019447decrease by 6.49%

Top companies hiring Social Workers on Indeed

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Montefiore Medical
Zeta Charter Schools
Morris Heights Health Center
Amsterdam Nursing Home
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Top specialties
Pathology
+86.16%salary
Top certifications
Certified School Psychologist
+69.79%salary
Top skills
Early Intervention
+81.23%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SpecialtiesSalaryJob openingsCompanies
6 jobs7
10 jobs34
66 jobs396
594 jobs1,476
570 jobs1,423
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Most common benefits for Social Workers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Loan repayment program
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 6,723 ratings

50% of Social Workers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in Bronx, NY?

Case Manager

2,106 job openings

Average $23.16 per hour

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

1,146 job openings

Average $44.51 per hour

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Common questions about salaries for a Social Worker

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What type of social worker gets paid the most?

The types of social workers that are paid the most include :

  • Clinical Social Worker
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Healthcare Social Worker
  • School and Career Counselor
  • Social Work Teacher
  • Social and Community Service Manager
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Do social workers make good money?

Social worker salaries vary between states. Some factors that determine how much a social worker makes include the level of experience, education, employer, location, speciality and work setting.

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