How much does a social services case manager make?

The average social services case manager salary in the United States is $31,854. Social services case manager salaries typically range between $22,000 and $44,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for social services case managers is $15.31 per hour. Social services case manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Social services case managers earn the highest average salary in California.

Social services case manager salary

Q: What state pays Social Services Case Managers the most?

California pays Social Services Case Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $42,304 per year, or $20.34 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a social services case manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a social services case manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $41,655 per year.

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Sarah Christa Butts MSW

Average social services case manager salary

$15.31

$31,854 yearly

Entry-level social services case manager salary

$22,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Salary of Social Services Case Managers

The role of a Social Services Case Manager is vital in providing support and resources to individuals in need. On average, these professionals earn about $31,854 annually, translating to approximately $15 per hour. However, salaries can vary significantly based on location, experience, and the specific field of social services.

Factors Influencing Salary

Experience plays a crucial role in determining salary levels. Entry-level case managers typically earn less than those with several years of experience. Additionally, case managers working in metropolitan areas often earn higher wages compared to those in rural settings due to the cost of living and demand for services.

Highest Paying States and Cities

States such as California and New York frequently offer higher salaries for social services case managers. Cities like San Francisco and New York City are known to provide competitive compensation packages. This information is essential for job seekers looking to maximize their earning potential in this rewarding field.

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Social services case manager salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level social services case manager	$22,100	$10.63
Mid-level social services case manager	$31,400	$15.09
Senior-level social services case manager	$36,000	$17.32

Average social services case manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for social services case managers are California, Hawaii, and Illinois. The lowest average social services case manager salary states are Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for social services case managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$41,655	$20.03
2	District of Columbia	$42,304	$20.34
3	Illinois	$39,191	$18.84
4	New Mexico	$38,106	$18.32
5	Massachusetts	$36,105	$17.36
6	Connecticut	$38,308	$18.42
7	Hawaii	$40,669	$19.55
8	Minnesota	$34,278	$16.48
9	Rhode Island	$35,302	$16.97
10	New Hampshire	$38,169	$18.35
11	Florida	$34,433	$16.55
12	North Dakota	$37,119	$17.85
13	Nevada	$36,873	$17.73
14	New Jersey	$36,666	$17.63
15	Pennsylvania	$35,853	$17.24
16	Iowa	$31,653	$15.22
17	Wisconsin	$36,724	$17.66
18	Ohio	$35,567	$17.10
19	Idaho	$32,069	$15.42
20	Washington	$34,180	$16.43
21	Maine	$31,664	$15.22
22	Alaska	$32,900	$15.82
23	Delaware	$35,398	$17.02
24	Virginia	$35,732	$17.18
25	Mississippi	$31,537	$15.16
26	Arkansas	$30,290	$14.56
27	Oregon	$33,103	$15.91
28	New York	$32,512	$15.63
29	Colorado	$32,776	$15.76
30	Texas	$31,419	$15.11
31	Missouri	$32,101	$15.43
32	Maryland	$31,807	$15.29
33	Arizona	$30,351	$14.59
34	Wyoming	$29,760	$14.31
35	Kentucky	$29,399	$14.13
36	Vermont	$31,270	$15.03
37	Montana	$29,635	$14.25
38	Indiana	$29,254	$14.06
39	South Carolina	$30,541	$14.68
40	Michigan	$27,598	$13.27
41	Kansas	$29,057	$13.97
42	Nebraska	$28,671	$13.78
43	West Virginia	$27,828	$13.38
44	Utah	$28,489	$13.70
45	Louisiana	$27,330	$13.14
46	South Dakota	$27,104	$13.03
47	Tennessee	$27,223	$13.09
48	North Carolina	$27,550	$13.25
49	Oklahoma	$26,642	$12.81
50	Georgia	$24,671	$11.86
51	Alabama	$25,920	$12.46

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Highest paying cities for social services case managers

The highest-paying cities for social services case managers are San Mateo, CA, Worcester, MA, and Columbus, OH.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Mateo, CA	$42,326	$20.35
2	Worcester, MA	$36,136	$17.37
3	Columbus, OH	$35,124	$16.89
4	Pittsburgh, PA	$34,750	$16.71
5	Everett, WA	$34,283	$16.48
6	Colorado Springs, CO	$32,838	$15.79
7	Kansas City, MO	$32,159	$15.46
8	Houston, TX	$31,377	$15.09
9	Olathe, KS	$29,023	$13.95

Social services case manager salary details

A social services case manager's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average social services case manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a social services case manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$44,000	$3,667	$21
75th Percentile	$38,000	$3,167	$18
Average	$31,854	$2,655	$15
25th Percentile	$26,000	$2,167	$13
10th Percentile	$22,000	$1,833	$11

Highest paying social services case manager jobs

The highest paying types of social services case managers are social work supervisor, human service specialist, and social services specialist.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Volunteer	$31,227	$2,602	$15.01	9,583
Coordinator	$41,599	$3,467	$20.00	151,508
Case Manager For Children	$35,613	$2,968	$17.12	77,002
Case Manager Lead	$41,072	$3,423	$19.75	77,848
Social Work Supervisor	$62,939	$5,245	$30.26	93,867
Case Manager	$43,118	$3,593	$20.73	84,959

How would you rate the starting salaries for social services case managers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Sarah Christa Butts MSW

Director of Public Policy, National Association of Social Workers

Social workers are required to have a high level of education. Usually, a Master's degree and starting salaries are often far too low. Still, social workers can increase their wages over time, and there are many opportunities and positions available. Increasing reimbursement and compensation for social workers and reducing student loan debt are advocacy priorities for NASW.

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Which companies pay social services case managers the most?

Social services case manager salaries at UofL Hospital and Scripps Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average social services case manager salary at companies like CareSource and Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	UofL Hospital	$42,991	$20.67
2	Scripps Health	$39,078	$18.79
3	CareSource	$38,784	$18.65
4	Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc.	$37,760	$18.15
5	Tri-City Medical Center	$37,276	$17.92
6	Kaiser Permanente	$35,222	$16.93
7	UPMC	$34,562	$16.62
8	Bingham Memorial Hospital	$33,133	$15.93
9	Providence Health & Services	$33,061	$15.89
10	Houston Methodist	$32,947	$15.84
11	University Health	$32,033	$15.40
12	Lakemary	$31,069	$14.94
13	Salvation Army North	$30,576	$14.70
14	The Salvation Army	$29,527	$14.20

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Social Services Case Manager salary by industry

The average social services case manager salary varies across industries:

The average social services case manager salary in the finance industry is $39,234, the highest of any industry.
The average social services case manager salary in the finance industry is $35,322.
Social services case managers in the professional industry earn an average salary of $32,365, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for social services case managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Finance	$39,234	$18.86
2	Health Care	$35,322	$16.98
3	Government	$34,382	$16.53
4	Non Profits	$33,985	$16.34
5	Professional	$32,365	$15.56

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Social services case manager salary trends

The average social services case manager salary has risen by $6,395 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average social services case manager earned $25,459 annually, but today, they earn $31,854 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for social services case managers over the last decade.

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Average social services case manager salary over time

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Social services case manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$31,900	$15.31	+2.5%
2024	$31,100	$14.93	+3.7%
2023	$29,900	$14.37	+1.9%
2022	$29,300	$14.11	+4.0%
2021	$28,200	$13.55	+3.1%

Recently added social services case manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Sarcoa	Social Service Case Manager	Dothan, AL	06/24/2025	$43,681
Pruitt Health	Social Services Case MGR LIC	Charlotte Hall, MD	05/28/2025	$45,914
Church World Service	Social Adjustment Services Case Manager	Houston, TX	05/19/2025	$45,200
Pruitthealth	Social Services Case MGR LIC	Charlotte Hall, MD	04/22/2025	$45,914
Sarcoa	Social Service Case Manager	Dothan, AL	04/20/2025	$43,681
Epilepsy Florida	Social Services Case Manager	Miami, FL	03/27/2025	$45,000
St. Croix County	Case Manager/Social Worker I/II-Adult Protective Services	Tony, WI	03/15/2025	$59,176
The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory	Case Manager_Ne-Aok_701-Social Services Department	Little Rock, AR	02/09/2025	$28,675
Sag-Aftra Foundation	Temporary Social Services Case Manager	Los Angeles, CA	01/30/2025	$78,701
Epilepsy Florida	Social Services Case Manager	Saint Petersburg, FL	01/27/2025	$25,000

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