Social Workers, All Other pay in Arizona
$66,870avg. a year
$32.15 an hour · 2,850 employed
Social Workers, All Other in Arizona earn an average of $66,870 a year. That is $9,040 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $75,910. The best-paying metro area is Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ at $81,260.
$62,150Median pay
$32.15Average hourly
+7%Avg. pay since 2020
#47Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Arizona metro areas
Average pay for social workers, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
1110 jobs
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ
$81,260
$39.07 an hour
2400 jobs
Tucson, AZ
$72,520
$34.87 an hour
340 jobs
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ
$70,120
$33.71 an hour
450 jobs
Flagstaff, AZ
$66,570
$32.01 an hour
52,040 jobs
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
$65,550
$31.51 an hour
630 jobs
Yuma, AZ
$64,460
$30.99 an hour
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Social Workers, All Other pay in Arizona, charted
Pay over time
Arizona, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Arizona social workers, all other work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Arizona vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $75,910 | $36.50 |
| Arizona | $66,870 | $32.15 |
| Nevada | $119,520 | $57.46 |
| New Mexico | $86,830 | $41.74 |
| California | $75,300 | $36.20 |
| Utah | $72,260 | $34.74 |
| Colorado | $69,030 | $33.19 |
Related jobs in Arizona
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68,120
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42,360
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,420
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,270
- Healthcare Social Workers$68,330
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50,630
Average pay, Arizona, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do social workers, all other make in Arizona?
The average is $66,870 a year, and the median is $62,150. That is $9,040 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $75,910.
What is the hourly wage in Arizona?
$32.15 an hour on average; the median is $29.88.
Where in Arizona do they earn the most?
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ ($81,260), followed by Tucson, AZ ($72,520). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Yuma, AZ ($64,460).
How does Arizona rank?
Arizona ranks #47 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 21-1029. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national social workers, all other page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.