Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $61,810 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.72
10th percentile $41,430
90th percentile $78,540
Employed locally 830
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,430
    25th
    $50,290
    50th (median)
    $61,810
    75th
    $68,340
    90th
    $78,540

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 89% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 11% 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
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000
    Salinas, CA $96,840
    Visalia, CA $93,920
    California $92,970

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,810
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,800
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,650
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,360
    Health Education Specialists$44,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Birmingham, AL is $29.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Birmingham, AL is 9.2% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,430 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,290.