Temp Social Worker

Temp Social Worker Salary

$34.5K

$72.5K

$117K

$76,266

/year

$36.67

/hour

Temp Social Worker Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$76,266

Columbus

Ohio

$73,665

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    How much does a Temp Social Worker make?

    As of May 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Temp Social Worker in the United States is $76,266 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $36.67 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,466/week or $6,355/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $117,000 and as low as $34,500, the majority of Temp Social Worker salaries currently range between $59,000 (25th percentile) to $91,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $106,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Temp Social Worker varies greatly (by as much as 32500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Temp Social Worker in your area makes on average $73,665 per year, or $2,601 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $76,266. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Temp Social Worker salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Temp Social Worker jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Temp Social Worker Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Temp Social Worker job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $15,610 (20.5%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $18,744 (24.6%) above the $76,266 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Temp Social Worker appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Barrow, AK, and Santa Cruz, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Temp Social Worker role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $95,010

    $45.68

    Berkeley, CA

    $93,383

    $44.90

    Sitka, AK

    $91,876

    $44.17

    San Francisco, CA

    $89,858

    $43.20

    San Francisco Bay Area, CA

    $89,854

    $43.20

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $89,509

    $43.03

    Livermore, CA

    $89,459

    $43.01

    Montpelier, VT

    $88,718

    $42.65

    Daly City, CA

    $88,369

    $42.49

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $88,061

    $42.34

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Temp Social Worker Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Temp Social Worker salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $76,266 per year or $36.67 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.