Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Eastern Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,560 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $48,510
90th percentile $96,900
Employed locally 110
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,510
    25th
    $52,760
    50th (median)
    $66,560
    75th
    $82,030
    90th
    $96,900

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,680
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$72,310
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,970
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,690
    Community Health Workers$50,730
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Eastern Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Eastern Washington is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.04 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Washington above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Eastern Washington is 2.2% 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 Eastern Washington?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,510 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,760.