Social Workers, All Other pay range in Syracuse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,650 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Syracuse earn between $70,160 and $106,330.
- $52K10th
- $70K25th
- $91KMedian
- $106K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,900 | $7,408 | $42.74 |
| Median | $91,370 | $7,614 | $43.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,160 | $5,847 | $33.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,330 | $8,861 | $51.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Syracuse vs. New York and the U.S.
Other social workers in Syracuse earn 5% more than the New York average ($84,540) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $88,900 | $91,370 | $52,030 | $114,650 | 120 |
| New York | $84,540 | $84,010 | $58,200 | $112,140 | 2,470 |
| 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 Syracuse
On the average salary of $88,900, a single filer in Syracuse takes home about $67,085 a year, or $5,590 a month and $2,580 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Syracuse a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Syracuse area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $88,900 buys what about $92,854 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Syracuse ($52,990). A typical home costs $264,903, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other New York cities
Syracuse ranks 1st of 9 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Syracuse$88,900
- New York$86,860
- Binghamton$86,050
- Albany$83,430
- Kiryas Joel$81,460
- Buffalo$78,930
- Rochester$78,600
- Ithaca$77,340
- Utica$77,210
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 Syracuse: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Syracuse?
$42.74 an hour on average, and $43.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Syracuse?
About $67,085 a year ($5,590 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,900. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do other social workers earn more in Syracuse than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Syracuse, NY (45060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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