Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $84,940 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.84
10th percentile $39,450
90th percentile $131,490
Employed locally 320
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,450
    25th
    $60,070
    50th (median)
    $84,940
    75th
    $108,810
    90th
    $131,490

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 126% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 26% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    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 Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $96,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $92,880
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,420
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $61,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $40.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 24.7% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,450 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,070.