The salary statistics and trend of social workers in the industry of nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare social worker salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,340 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $49,380 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $72,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for social workers in the industry of nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) social workers is $72,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,380. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent social workers is $32,340.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of social workers in the industry of Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $49,380 | 0.91% | 10.43% |
| 2016 | $48,930 | 3.15% | - |
| 2015 | $47,390 | 2.17% | - |
| 2014 | $46,360 | 2.52% | - |
| 2013 | $45,190 | 2.12% | - |
| 2012 | $44,230 | - | - |
The average salaries of social workers in 39 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of social workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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