Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $96,840 +42.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.56
10th percentile $56,410
90th percentile $130,670
Employed locally 130
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,410
    25th
    $78,080
    50th (median)
    $96,840
    75th
    $108,950
    90th
    $130,670

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 102% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 2% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,790
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$97,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$70,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists$64,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Salinas, CA is $46.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Salinas, CA is 42.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $56,410 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,080.