How much does a healthcare social worker make in Seattle?
$83,550a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $40.17 an hour or $6,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.17
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 3,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,550Median: $83,550Highest 10%: $126,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| 25th | $60,290 | $28.99 | |
| Median | $83,550 | $40.17 | |
| 75th | $101,000 | $48.57 | |
| 90th | $126,400 | $60.79 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.
| Longview, WA | $89,650 |
| Portland, OR | $85,790 |
| Bremerton, WA | $82,190 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $81,610 |
| Kennewick, WA | $78,360 |
| Olympia, WA | $77,390 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $75,870 |
| Bellingham, WA | $75,470 |
| Spokane, WA | $67,060 |
| Yakima, WA | $62,640 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $105,600 |
| Educational | $87,280 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $85,430 |
| Clergy | $81,750 |
| Health Education Specialist | $78,670 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,350 |
| Child | $75,280 |
| Substance Abuse | $73,580 |
| Counselor | $71,650 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $70,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $40.17 ($83,550 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $83,550 against $67,880 nationally, 23% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $78,570, so Seattle pays 6% more.
Where does Seattle rank for healthcare social worker pay?
22 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,400 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.