Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $82,220 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.53
10th percentile $51,220
90th percentile $110,150
Employed locally 150
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,220
    25th
    $65,050
    50th (median)
    $82,220
    75th
    $99,350
    90th
    $110,150

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 119% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 19% 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
    California $92,970
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $90,440
    Medford, OR $89,350
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,630
    Oregon $85,150
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,120
    Clergy $54,830
    Social Workers, All Other $59,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Eugene, OR is $39.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Eugene, OR is 20.8% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $51,220 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,050.