Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $78,030 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.52
10th percentile $50,130
90th percentile $98,040
Employed locally 200
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,130
    25th
    $66,850
    50th (median)
    $78,030
    75th
    $85,800
    90th
    $98,040

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 17% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $93,230
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $89,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930
    Hawaii $84,640
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,140
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $78,330

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Health Education Specialists $72,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $76,470
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,910
    Rehabilitation Counselors $61,050
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $77,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $86,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Olympia, WA is $37.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Olympia, WA is 14.6% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,130 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,850.