What are the main factors that influence a Caseworker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Caseworker's salary?

A Caseworker's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,382 for beginners, reaching about $87,350 at mid-level, and approach $92,576 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Caseworker?

Caseworker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Caseworker roles are District of Columbia $83,664, California $83,347, Massachusetts $82,236. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Caseworker roles make?

Salaries for Caseworker level roles vary by specialization: Legal Caseworker: $211,156; Medicaid Caseworker: $83,611; Caseworker II: $75,564; Income Maintenance Caseworker: $63,142; County Caseworker: $62,227.

Caseworker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Caseworker make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Caseworker in Delaware is $76,697 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Caseworker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,850
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,966 to $85,152
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,912

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Caseworker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,152	$7,096	$1,638	$41
Average	$76,697	$6,391	$1,475	$37
25th Percentile	$57,966	$4,830	$1,115	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Caseworker Salaries

A Caseworker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Caseworker	$83,382
Intermediate Level Caseworker	$83,663
Senior Level Caseworker	$87,350
Specialist Level Caseworker	$92,227
Expert Level Caseworker	$92,576

How Do Caseworker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Caseworkers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,664.
California: $83,347.
Massachusetts: $82,236.

District of Columbia $83,664 California $83,347 Massachusetts $82,236 Washington $81,934 New Jersey $81,903 Alaska $81,798 Connecticut $80,755 New York $80,332

Hawaii $78,979 Rhode Island $78,344 Maryland $77,914 Minnesota $77,324 Colorado $77,098 Illinois $77,022 Oregon $76,735 Delaware $76,523

New Hampshire $76,390 Virginia $76,093 Pennsylvania $75,224 Nevada $74,785 North Dakota $74,642 Michigan $74,415 Wisconsin $74,332 Vermont $74,166

Texas $73,705 Maine $73,675 Arizona $73,629 Ohio $73,576 Georgia $72,881 Indiana $72,534 Wyoming $72,466 Utah $72,360

Iowa $72,314 Kansas $71,952 Louisiana $71,846 North Carolina $71,808 Missouri $71,793 Florida $71,498 Montana $71,340 Nebraska $71,188

Kentucky $71,105 South Carolina $70,803 Tennessee $70,614 Idaho $70,539 New Mexico $69,987 Oklahoma $69,866 Alabama $69,420 South Dakota $68,672

Arkansas $68,264 West Virginia $68,045 Mississippi $67,388

Top Paying Cities for Caseworkers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $79,198
Little Creek: $78,465
Magnolia: $78,790

Lincoln, DE $79,198 Little Creek, DE $78,465 Magnolia, DE $78,790 Milford, DE $79,198 Marydel, DE $78,171 Millsboro, DE $79,198 Millville, DE $79,727 Milton, DE $79,198

Nassau, DE $79,198 Ocean View, DE $79,727 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,727 Seaford, DE $78,367 Selbyville, DE $79,727 Smyrna, DE $78,080 Viola, DE $78,790 Woodside, DE $78,563

Bear, DE $77,506 Newark, DE $77,536 Claymont, DE $77,596 Delaware City, DE $77,536 Hockessin, DE $77,596 Kirkwood, DE $77,536 Middletown, DE $77,921 Montchanin, DE $77,596

New Castle, DE $77,596 Odessa, DE $78,027 Port Penn, DE $77,324 Rockland, DE $77,596 Saint Georges, DE $77,536 Townsend, DE $77,914 Winterthur, DE $77,596 Lewes, DE $79,198

Wilmington, DE $77,596 Dover, DE $78,427 Dover Afb, DE $78,609 Bethany Beach, DE $79,727 Bethel, DE $78,367 Bridgeville, DE $79,198 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,511 Cheswold, DE $78,246

Clayton, DE $78,050 Dagsboro, DE $79,727 Delmar, DE $78,367 Ellendale, DE $79,198 Felton, DE $79,198 Fenwick Island, DE $79,727 Frankford, DE $79,727 Frederica, DE $79,198

Georgetown, DE $79,198 Greenwood, DE $79,198 Harbeson, DE $79,198 Harrington, DE $79,198 Hartly, DE $78,012 Houston, DE $79,198 Kenton, DE $78,050 Laurel, DE $78,367

Yorklyn, DE $77,596

Caseworker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Caseworker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$57,966

Average $76,697/year

$85,152

$4,830

Average $6,391/month

$7,096

$1,115

Average $1,475/week

$1,638

$28

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,152	$7,096	$1,638	$41
Average	$76,697	$6,391	$1,475	$37
25th Percentile	$57,966	$4,830	$1,115	$28

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