Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Social Worker make in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$61,703 / yrTotal Pay
$57,750 / yrBase Pay
$3,953 / yrAdditional Pay

$61,703

 / yr
$42K$91K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Social Worker is $61,703 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $57,750 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,953 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Social Worker in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

$61,703 /yr
Social Worker
$94,156 /yr
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Related Job Titles

For Social Worker in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Some related job titles are Child and Family Social Worker Salaries with median pay of $71,036, Lcsw Salaries with median pay of $86,815, Medical Social Worker Salaries with median pay of $81,223, Social Worker, LCSW Salaries with median pay of $73,673.

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Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Social WorkerSee 23 salaries from this location

$89,343

 / yr

$86,439

 / yr

$82,798

 / yr

$80,945

 / yr

$79,680

 / yr

$87,132

 / yr

$77,652

 / yr

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$42

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$72,400

 / yr

$79,947

 / yr

$83,046

 / yr

$71,889

 / yr

$81,781

 / yr

$92,279

 / yr

$87,259

 / yr

$75,486

 / yr

$35

 / hr

$67,032

 / yr

$96,033

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$37

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Top Paying Industries

For a Social Worker in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top 2 paying industries for a Social Worker in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $89,343 and Healthcare with a median total pay of $86,439.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$89,343

    1% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$86,439

    2% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Social Worker is Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Hennepin County, MinnesotaHennepin County, Minnesota$89,343/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

Recent Salaries Shared

For social worker in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

School Social Work

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$57,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Support Worker

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Social Worker

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$36

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Social Worker

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$54,800

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
LICSW

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 10-14 years

$97,000

/yr

$85K | $12K

Submitted 3 days ago

10-14 years
3 days ago
Clinical Social Worker (LGSW)

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$51,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Medical Social Worker

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$64,400

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Social Worker

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 10-14 years

$58,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

10-14 years
4 days ago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$79,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

4-6 years
4 days ago

Social Worker pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for a Social Worker is $57,750 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 17264 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Social Worker employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for a Social Worker in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $83,891 per year.

The lowest salary for a Social Worker in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $39,755 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Social Worker or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Social Worker.