How much does a healthcare social worker make in California?
$89,660a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in California. That is $43.11 an hour or $7,472 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.11
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,220Median: $89,660Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,220 | $26.07 | |
| 25th | $67,630 | $32.51 | |
| Median | $89,660 | $43.11 | |
| 75th | $118,700 | $57.09 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.85 |
Cities in California
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 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $89,430 |
| Oxnard, CA | $87,570 |
| Riverside, CA | $85,360 |
| Fresno, CA | $84,860 |
| Chico, CA | $84,810 |
| Hanford, CA | $83,940 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,630 |
| Redding, CA | $81,220 |
| El Centro, CA | $80,710 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,830 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $77,450 |
| Merced, CA | $74,880 |
| Yuba City, CA | $74,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $94,100 |
| 2. California | $89,660 |
| 3. Hawaii | $85,420 |
| 4. Oregon | $84,350 |
| 5. New Jersey | $82,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $43.11 ($89,660 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $89,660 against $67,880 nationally, 32% more.
Where does California rank for healthcare social worker pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays healthcare social workers the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $142,900 a year.
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.