Social Workers, All Other pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,380 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Hagerstown earn between $60,560 and $112,320.
- $51K10th
- $61K25th
- $97KMedian
- $112K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,690 | $7,474 | $43.12 |
| Median | $96,640 | $8,053 | $46.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,560 | $5,047 | $29.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $112,320 | $9,360 | $54.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Other social workers in Hagerstown earn 10% more than the Maryland average ($81,380) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +34% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $89,690 | $96,640 | $50,750 | $126,380 | 110 |
| Maryland | $81,380 | $75,600 | $48,690 | $128,440 | 1,270 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $89,690, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $67,878 a year, or $5,657 a month and $2,611 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $68,708 | $5,726 |
| Working in MD | $67,878 | $5,657 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $89,690 buys what about $95,242 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 1st of 3 Maryland metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Hagerstown$89,690
- Baltimore$80,930
- Lexington Park$66,340
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Hagerstown: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Hagerstown?
$43.12 an hour on average, and $46.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $67,878 a year ($5,657 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,690. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do other social workers earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.49, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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