Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $63,890 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.72
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $92,610
Employed locally 140
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $50,370
    50th (median)
    $63,890
    75th
    $78,350
    90th
    $92,610

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 38% 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
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440
    District of Columbia $92,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $82,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,140

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $77,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,290
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,610
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,780
    Social Workers, All Other $63,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Boulder, CO is $30.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Boulder, CO is 6.2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,370.