Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $76,380 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.72
10th percentile $44,220
90th percentile $130,980
Employed locally 70
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,220
    25th
    $57,260
    50th (median)
    $76,380
    75th
    $99,990
    90th
    $130,980

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 106% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 6% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,220
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,370
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $52,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Redding, CA is $36.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Redding, CA is 12.2% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,220 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,260.