Healthcare Social Workers
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
Common Job Titles
- Clinical Social Worker
- Hospice Social Worker
- Medical Social Worker
- Social Worker
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Healthcare Social Workers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
185,940
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $45,030. 25th percentile: U.S. $55,360. 50th percentile: U.S. $68,090. 75th percentile: U.S. $83,410. 90th percentile: U.S. $100,870. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $45,030 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $100,870 |
| Workers on average earn | $72,030 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Psychology4.9/5
- Therapy and Counseling4.7/5
- Sociology and Anthropology4.4/5
- English Language4.4/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Word
- Zoom
Technology Skills
- Adobe PageMaker
- Automated clinical information systems
- Calendar software
- Command Systems ComServe
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Database software
- Email software
- Google Meet
Tools & Equipment
- Desktop computers
- Notebook computers
- Personal computers