A bachelor’s in social work salary will depend on factors including where you live, what position you have and the demand for social workers in your area. According to the BLS, the 2021 median pay for social workers was $50,390 per year. You may be able to earn a higher-than-average BSW salary depending on where you live. For example, in Hawaii, the 2021 annual mean wage for “all other” social workers (excluding healthcare, mental health and substance abuse, child, family and school social workers) was $85,760.