Healthcare Social Workers Salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $84,640 +24.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.69
10th percentile $45,030
90th percentile $129,280
Employed locally 80
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,030
    25th
    $57,590
    50th (median)
    $84,640
    75th
    $120,640
    90th
    $129,280

    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

    Related occupations in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$60,230
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,760
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$81,850
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$72,880
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is $40.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.44 or more per hour.

    Is North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 24.3% 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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,030 per year in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,590.