Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $58,430 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.09
10th percentile $41,630
90th percentile $90,070
Employed locally 100
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,630
    25th
    $46,950
    50th (median)
    $58,430
    75th
    $76,550
    90th
    $90,070

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,880
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,340
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,840
    Health Education Specialists $57,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Arizona is $28.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Arizona is 14.2% below 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,630 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,950.