How much does a social worker make in Seattle?
$105,600a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $50.75 an hour or $8,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.75
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,840Median: $105,600Highest 10%: $124,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,840 | $28.77 | |
| 25th | $84,120 | $40.44 | |
| Median | $105,600 | $50.75 | |
| 75th | $119,500 | $57.46 | |
| 90th | $124,600 | $59.91 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Spokane, WA | $89,020 |
| Portland, OR | $67,820 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $87,280 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $85,430 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $83,550 |
| 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 social worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $50.75 ($105,600 a year).
Do social workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $105,600 against $71,900 nationally, 47% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $102,500, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for social worker pay?
11 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,600 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.