Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $74,000 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.58
10th percentile $59,820
90th percentile $87,400
Employed locally 260
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,820
    25th
    $66,910
    50th (median)
    $74,000
    75th
    $78,320
    90th
    $87,400

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 84% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 16% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $97,370
    Medford, OR $89,350
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,630
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,300
    Merced, CA $82,430

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,940
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $72,260
    Health Education Specialists $60,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Portland, ME is $35.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Portland, ME is 8.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $59,820 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,910.