Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $82,430 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.63
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $124,460
Employed locally 50
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $56,160
    50th (median)
    $82,430
    75th
    $104,510
    90th
    $124,460

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,860
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,060
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,840
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,920
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Merced, CA is $39.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Merced, CA is 21.1% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,160.