District of Columbia Social Worker Salary Guide - 2026

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by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: January 1st, 2026

District of Columbia Social Worker Salaries – Visualized

Social Workers Salaries in urban areas of District of Columbia

Metro Area# EmployedMean Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV940$88,890
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2024

District of Columbia Healthcare Social Worker Salaries – Visualized

 

Healthcare Social Workers Salaries in urban areas of District of Columbia

Metro Area# EmployedMean Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV2,530$76,540
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2024

District of Columbia Mental Health Social Worker Salaries – Visualized

 

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salaries in urban areas of District of Columbia

Metro Area# EmployedMean Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV2,310$82,560
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2024

District of Columbia Child, Family, and School Social Worker Salaries – Visualized

 

Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salaries in urban areas of District of Columbia

Metro Area# EmployedMean Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV6,800$77,700
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2024

District of Columbia Mental Health Counselor Salaries – Visualized

 

Mental Health Counselors Salaries in urban areas of District of Columbia

Metro Area# EmployedMean Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV7,590$73,210
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2024