How much does a healthcare social worker make in Salem?
$80,020a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $38.47 an hour or $6,668 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.47
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,990Median: $80,020Highest 10%: $107,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,990 | $25.96 | |
| 25th | $62,500 | $30.05 | |
| Median | $80,020 | $38.47 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.14 | |
| 90th | $107,500 | $51.69 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.
| Portland, OR | $85,790 |
| Eugene, OR | $83,040 |
| Medford, OR | $80,590 |
| Bend, OR | $79,090 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $79,050 |
| Albany, OR | $75,880 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $86,870 |
| Substance Abuse | $78,870 |
| Clergy | $78,220 |
| Educational | $75,510 |
| Social Worker | $70,320 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $68,210 |
| Child | $64,700 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,270 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $58,190 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $57,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $38.47 ($80,020 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $80,020 against $67,880 nationally, 18% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $84,350, so Salem pays 5% less.
Where does Salem rank for healthcare social worker pay?
40 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,500 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.