Creative & Education Middletown, DE Pop. 22,350

Social Worker Salary in Middletown, Delaware

The median social worker salary in Middletown, DE is $54,243 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 3% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$54,243
vs State Avg
$-1,661
vs National
$-1,107
Cost of Living
98%

Social Worker Salary in Middletown by Experience

In Middletown, an entry-level social worker earns around $37,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $80,360 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$37,240
$-760 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$54,880
$-1,120 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$80,360
$-1,640 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Middletown, DE

Percentile Middletown
10th Percentile $35,672
25th Percentile $43,316
Median (50th) $54,243
75th Percentile $68,992
90th Percentile $86,044

Social Worker Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$58,118
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$56,457
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$54,797
Pop. 21,000
Dover, DE
$53,136
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Social Worker in Middletown

Education

Most social worker positions require a bachelor's degree. Middletown and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Case ManagementCounselingCrisis InterventionCommunity ResourcesAdvocacyDocumentation

Job Outlook

Nationally, social worker employment is projected to grow 7% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Middletown may vary based on local industry and population growth.