SOC 21-1022 · May 2025 · United States
Healthcare Social Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Healthcare Social Workers across the United States is $67,880 per year, measured over 187,630 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $94,100.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Healthcare Social Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 69.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $94,100 and Arkansas pays $55,640.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $94,100 | 420 | |
| 2 | California | $89,660 | 17,690 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $85,420 | 660 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $84,350 | 2,320 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $82,690 | 4,310 | |
| 6 | Vermont | $81,140 | 250 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $79,900 | 1,650 | |
| 8 | Washington | $78,570 | 5,180 | |
| 9 | Nevada | $78,470 | 1,160 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $78,260 | 590 |
States with the most Healthcare Social Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 20,440 | $73,070 | |
| 2 | California | 17,690 | $89,660 | |
| 3 | Texas | 10,880 | $69,990 | |
| 4 | Florida | 10,520 | $64,820 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 9,630 | $61,900 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 8,930 | $63,610 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 7,220 | $76,440 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 6,970 | $62,420 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 5,970 | $61,240 | |
| 10 | Washington | 5,180 | $78,570 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa | $142,940 | 160 |
| 2 | San Luis Obispo | $133,340 | 170 |
| 3 | Vallejo | $122,450 | 160 |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $108,530 | 280 |
| 5 | San Jose | $107,170 | 770 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $99,640 | 2,740 |
| 7 | Sacramento | $97,070 | 1,030 |
| 8 | Visalia | $96,790 | 190 |
| 9 | Modesto | $95,250 | 220 |
| 10 | Santa Maria | $93,200 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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