Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $77,480 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.25
10th percentile $62,150
90th percentile $106,030
Employed locally 30
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,150
    25th
    $71,840
    50th (median)
    $77,480
    75th
    $87,270
    90th
    $106,030

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 108% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 8% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $93,230
    Reno, NV $78,020
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,800
    Jacksonville, FL $67,650
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $65,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,260

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,250
    Community Health Workers $75,090
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,130
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $70,740
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Carson City?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Carson City, NV is $37.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.47 or more per hour.

    Is Carson City above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Carson City, NV is 13.8% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $62,150 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,840.