Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $70,450 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.87
10th percentile $50,970
90th percentile $92,700
Employed locally 50
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,970
    25th
    $60,460
    50th (median)
    $70,450
    75th
    $91,130
    90th
    $92,700

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 101% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 1% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $70,200
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $69,620
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $68,340
    Yuma, AZ $60,510
    Tucson, AZ $60,310
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $58,960

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,310
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $75,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,600
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,320
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,480
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Flagstaff, AZ is $33.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 3.5% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,970 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,460.