Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $110,030 +61.6% vs national
Median hourly $52.90
10th percentile $74,900
90th percentile $145,340
Employed locally 90
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,900
    25th
    $92,930
    50th (median)
    $110,030
    75th
    $124,310
    90th
    $145,340

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 160% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 60% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440

    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,190
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $93,890
    Health Education Specialists $56,950
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Chico, CA is $52.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Chico, CA is 61.6% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $74,900 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,930.