SOC 211022

Healthcare Social Workers

Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

National Median

$68,090

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$68,090

Entry Level (10th pct)

$45,030

Experienced (90th pct)

$100,870

Total Employed

185,940

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$45,030 - $55,360
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$55,360 - $83,410
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$83,410 - $100,870

Highest Paying Locations for Healthcare Social Workers

Napa, CA

$141,490

+107.8% vs national

San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

$132,790

+95.0% vs national

Vallejo, CA

$115,930

+70.3% vs national

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

$114,480

+68.1% vs national

Chico, CA

$110,030

+61.6% vs national

Healthcare Social Workers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Napa, CA	$141,490	180
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$132,790	180
Vallejo, CA	$115,930	170
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$114,480	190
Chico, CA	$110,030	90
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$106,000	790
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$103,440	2,730
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$97,370	1,020
Salinas, CA	$96,840	130
Modesto, CA	$95,710	230
Visalia, CA	$93,920	170
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$93,430	190
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$93,230	110
California	$92,970	19,680
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$92,790	1,630
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$92,730	140
District of Columbia	$92,600	490
Fresno, CA	$91,640	620
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$90,440	550
Medford, OR	$89,350	90
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$89,020	60
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$87,890	210
Urban Honolulu, HI	$87,040	520
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$85,770	7,960
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$85,630	70
Oregon	$85,150	2,050
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$84,940	320
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$84,930	1,490
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$84,640	80
Hawaii	$84,640	680
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$84,300	100
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$83,120	1,520
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$82,970	370
Merced, CA	$82,430	50
Hanford-Corcoran, CA	$82,240	40
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$82,220	150
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$82,140	2,700
New Haven, CT	$82,130	450
Corvallis, OR	$82,070	40
Connecticut	$81,900	2,010
New Jersey	$81,710	4,390
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$81,600	90
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$81,100	560
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$81,070	140
Salem, OR	$80,720	120
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$80,590	80
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$80,500	110
Yuba City, CA	$80,370	40
Rochester, MN	$80,130	240
Midland, TX	$79,800	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Healthcare Social Workers?

The national median annual salary for Healthcare Social Workers is $68,090, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Healthcare Social Workerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Healthcare Social Workerss is Napa, CA, with a median salary of $141,490.

How much can an experienced Healthcare Social Workers make?

Top-earning Healthcare Social Workerss (90th percentile) make $100,870 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.