# 33. Salary Series: The Journey to Making $224k in 2025 with Liz Rhea, LCSW

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Podcast: [Social Work to Wealth Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-work-to-wealth-podcast-7129878)
Published: 2026-03-16T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://socialworktowealth.com/podcast/
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## Resource

Welcome to our second Salary Series episode , where we bring social workers on to specifically give us all the tea about their income progression. Liz Rhea, MSW, LCSW, joined us for this episode to share about her journey to becoming a private practice owner and from earning ~$25/hr to $244k in total revenue in 2025. Liz shares the details of the income streams that made up her income in 2025 and gives insight into how she approaches talking about money with her therapy clients. We chat about licensing, making care accessible, and why salary transparency is important in the social work field. Liz is such a cool human! Even if you aren't a therapist, you'll definitely leave inspired after this conversation. Resources mentioned: Follow Liz on TikTok , Instagram , and check out her website 1,500+ Social Work Salary List Professionalism as a Racial Construct Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.

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