Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $74,110 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.63
10th percentile $44,850
90th percentile $94,060
Employed locally 180
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,850
    25th
    $63,600
    50th (median)
    $74,110
    75th
    $75,240
    90th
    $94,060

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 92% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 8% below 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $93,230
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $89,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930
    Hawaii $84,640
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,140
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $78,330

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$72,480
    Social and Human Service Assistants$53,290
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58,930
    Rehabilitation Counselors$51,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Bellingham, WA is $35.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Bellingham, WA is 8.8% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,850 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,600.