How much does a social worker make in Los Angeles?
$68,630a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $33.00 an hour or $5,719 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.00
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,120Median: $68,630Highest 10%: $128,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| 25th | $54,070 | $26.00 | |
| Median | $68,630 | $33.00 | |
| 75th | $104,200 | $50.10 | |
| 90th | $128,700 | $61.87 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Stockton, CA | $121,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $102,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $94,740 |
| San Jose, CA | $93,340 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $79,310 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,260 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,480 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,010 |
| Fresno, CA | $74,090 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,330 |
| Sacramento, CA | $36,160 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $108,200 |
| Clergy | $84,050 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $79,830 |
| Educational | $79,000 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,410 |
| Child | $71,250 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $71,110 |
| Director | $62,390 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,380 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $56,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $33.00 ($68,630 a year).
Do social workers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $68,630 against $71,900 nationally, 5% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $63,010, so Los Angeles pays 9% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for social worker pay?
120 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,700 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.