Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Decatur, AL

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

Median annual salary $47,320 -30.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $40,120
90th percentile $65,330
Employed locally 100
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,120
    25th
    $40,290
    50th (median)
    $47,320
    75th
    $61,360
    90th
    $65,330

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 26% 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,070
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,710
    Social and Human Service Assistants$34,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Decatur, AL is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Decatur, AL is 30.5% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,120 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,290.