Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $64,260 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.89
10th percentile $45,390
90th percentile $96,890
Employed locally 2,370
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,390
    25th
    $49,160
    50th (median)
    $64,260
    75th
    $83,420
    90th
    $96,890

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 37% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,650
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,390
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,280
    Social Workers, All Other $60,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Denver, CO is $30.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Denver, CO is 5.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,390 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,160.