How much does a healthcare social worker make in Los Angeles?
$79,830a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $38.38 an hour or $6,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.38
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 6,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,720Median: $79,830Highest 10%: $131,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,720 | $25.35 | |
| 25th | $63,020 | $30.30 | |
| Median | $79,830 | $38.38 | |
| 75th | $103,500 | $49.75 | |
| 90th | $131,500 | $63.20 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.
| 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 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,630 |
| Redding, CA | $81,220 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $77,450 |
| Merced, CA | $74,880 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $108,200 |
| Clergy | $84,050 |
| Educational | $79,000 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,410 |
| Child | $71,250 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $71,110 |
| Social Worker | $68,630 |
| Director | $62,390 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,380 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $56,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $38.38 ($79,830 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $79,830 against $67,880 nationally, 18% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $89,660, so Los Angeles pays 11% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for healthcare social worker pay?
41 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,500 or more.
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.