Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $60,960 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.31
10th percentile $42,000
90th percentile $76,220
Employed locally 190
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,000
    25th
    $51,010
    50th (median)
    $60,960
    75th
    $70,190
    90th
    $76,220

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 27% below 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
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000
    Salinas, CA $96,840
    Visalia, CA $93,920
    California $92,970

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,310
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,580
    Social and Human Service Assistants$33,260
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,350
    Health Education Specialists$71,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Huntsville, AL is $29.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Huntsville, AL is 10.5% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,000 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,010.