Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $91,640 +34.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.06
10th percentile $50,770
90th percentile $147,500
Employed locally 620
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,770
    25th
    $65,900
    50th (median)
    $91,640
    75th
    $124,800
    90th
    $147,500

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 127% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 27% 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
    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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,270
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$99,190
    Marriage and Family Therapists$66,090
    Rehabilitation Counselors$38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Fresno, CA is $44.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Fresno, CA is 34.6% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,770 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,900.