How much does a healthcare social worker make in Washington?
$78,570a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Washington. That is $37.77 an hour or $6,548 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.77
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,390Median: $78,570Highest 10%: $124,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,390 | $23.26 | |
| 25th | $59,690 | $28.70 | |
| Median | $78,570 | $37.77 | |
| 75th | $98,990 | $47.59 | |
| 90th | $124,400 | $59.79 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Longview, WA | $89,650 |
| Portland, OR | $85,790 |
| Seattle, WA | $83,550 |
| Bremerton, WA | $82,190 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $81,610 |
| Kennewick, WA | $78,360 |
| Olympia, WA | $77,390 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $75,870 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $75,610 |
| Bellingham, WA | $75,470 |
| Spokane, WA | $67,060 |
| Yakima, WA | $62,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 5. New Jersey | $82,690 |
| 6. Vermont | $81,140 |
| 7. Connecticut | $79,900 |
| 8. Washington | $78,570 |
| 9. Nevada | $78,470 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $78,260 |
| 11. Utah | $78,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $37.77 ($78,570 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $78,570 against $67,880 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Washington rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Washington ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays healthcare social workers the most?
Longview-Kelso, WA, with a median of $89,650 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.