Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,450 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.28
10th percentile $58,480
90th percentile $106,850
Employed locally 90
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,480
    25th
    $60,200
    50th (median)
    $75,450
    75th
    $95,570
    90th
    $106,850

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $80,470
    Social Workers, All Other $60,880
    Community Health Workers $47,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Alaska is $36.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.75 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Alaska is 10.8% above the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $58,480 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,200.