Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $82,240 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.54
10th percentile $37,930
90th percentile $123,570
Employed locally 40
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,930
    25th
    $48,710
    50th (median)
    $82,240
    75th
    $101,510
    90th
    $123,570

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 120% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 20% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $76,240
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $95,770
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $89,500
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Hanford, CA is $39.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Hanford, CA 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,930 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,710.