How much does a healthcare social worker make in Sacramento?
$97,070a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $46.67 an hour or $8,089 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.67
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,730Median: $97,070Highest 10%: $146,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,730 | $25.35 | |
| 25th | $73,680 | $35.42 | |
| Median | $97,070 | $46.67 | |
| 75th | $129,600 | $62.29 | |
| 90th | $146,700 | $70.54 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,830 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $77,450 |
| Merced, CA | $74,880 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $100,900 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $100,700 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $83,150 |
| Clergy | $76,720 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $75,030 |
| Child | $63,270 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,510 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $62,390 |
| Substance Abuse | $61,050 |
| Director | $58,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $46.67 ($97,070 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $97,070 against $67,880 nationally, 43% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $89,660, so Sacramento pays 8% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for healthcare social worker pay?
7 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $146,700 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.