Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $97,370 +43% vs national
Median hourly $46.81
10th percentile $55,820
90th percentile $149,790
Employed locally 1,020
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,820
    25th
    $76,930
    50th (median)
    $97,370
    75th
    $128,170
    90th
    $149,790

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 104% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 4% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $69,510
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $66,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,800
    Marriage and Family Therapists $72,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $100,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Sacramento, CA is $46.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Sacramento, CA is 43% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $55,820 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,930.