Your income level will depend on the job you qualify for. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, social workers made a median annual income of $59,100 in 2014, healthcare social workers made a median annual income of $51,930 in 2014, and child,family, ad school social workers made a median annual income of $42,120 in 2014. factors such as degree-level, specialization, employer organization, and location will affect your level of income.