How much does a healthcare social worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $32.63 an hour or $5,657 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.63
- Average (mean)
- $71,790
- Jobs
- 187,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,220 | $22.22 | |
| 25th | $56,710 | $27.26 | |
| Median | $67,880 | $32.63 | |
| 75th | $82,240 | $39.54 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $94,100 |
| California | $89,660 |
| Hawaii | $85,420 |
| Oregon | $84,350 |
| New Jersey | $82,690 |
| Vermont | $81,140 |
| Connecticut | $79,900 |
| Washington | $78,570 |
| Nevada | $78,470 |
| New Hampshire | $78,260 |
| Utah | $78,150 |
| Maryland | $76,440 |
| Massachusetts | $76,440 |
| Rhode Island | $75,390 |
| Idaho | $74,500 |
| Minnesota | $73,970 |
| New York | $73,070 |
| Maine | $71,610 |
| Texas | $69,990 |
| Michigan | $67,600 |
| Wisconsin | $66,910 |
| Virginia | $66,550 |
| New Mexico | $65,930 |
| Florida | $64,820 |
| Delaware | $64,620 |
| Indiana | $64,580 |
| Kansas | $64,440 |
| Illinois | $64,270 |
| Kentucky | $64,080 |
| Arizona | $64,030 |
| Ohio | $63,610 |
| Colorado | $63,480 |
| North Carolina | $63,280 |
| Iowa | $63,050 |
| North Dakota | $62,860 |
| Georgia | $62,420 |
| Nebraska | $62,420 |
| Wyoming | $62,260 |
| Mississippi | $62,250 |
| Alaska | $62,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,900 |
| Tennessee | $61,240 |
| Louisiana | $61,080 |
| South Carolina | $60,840 |
| West Virginia | $60,140 |
| Alabama | $60,000 |
| Missouri | $59,870 |
| South Dakota | $57,510 |
| Montana | $57,090 |
| Oklahoma | $56,120 |
| Arkansas | $55,640 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $142,900 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $133,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $122,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $108,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $107,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $99,640 |
| Sacramento, CA | $97,070 |
| Visalia, CA | $96,790 |
| Modesto, CA | $95,250 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $93,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $92,540 |
| Stockton, CA | $91,820 |
| Longview, WA | $89,650 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $89,430 |
| Oxnard, CA | $87,570 |
In other countries
Healthcare Social Worker belongs to the international group "Social work and counselling professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Educational$64,330
- Marriage and Family Therapist$66,940
- Rehabilitation Counselor$46,850
- Substance Abuse$59,350
- Counselor$50,860
- Child$59,550
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,280
- Social Worker$71,900
- Health Education Specialist$64,070
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $32.63 ($67,880 a year).
How much does a healthcare social worker make a month?
About $5,657 a month before tax, based on a median of $67,880 a year.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,220 or less a year ($22.22 an hour); the top 10% make $100,400 or more.
Which state pays healthcare social workers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $94,100 a year, followed by California ($89,660) and Hawaii ($85,420).
Which city pays healthcare social workers the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $142,900 a year.
How many healthcare social workers are there in the United States?
About 187,630 people work as healthcare social workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.