Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $80,720 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.81
10th percentile $54,650
90th percentile $112,740
Employed locally 120
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,650
    25th
    $62,730
    50th (median)
    $80,720
    75th
    $99,560
    90th
    $112,740

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 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
    California $92,970
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $90,440
    Medford, OR $89,350
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,630
    Oregon $85,150
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,810
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,730
    Clergy $75,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,810
    Rehabilitation Counselors $54,790
    Social Workers, All Other $67,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Salem, OR is $38.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Salem, OR is 18.5% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $54,650 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,730.