Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $74,710 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.92
10th percentile $44,620
90th percentile $109,110
Employed locally 1,160
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,620
    25th
    $62,800
    50th (median)
    $74,710
    75th
    $93,330
    90th
    $109,110

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 79% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 21% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $92,730
    Connecticut $81,900
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $77,670
    Portland-South Portland, ME $74,000
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $73,680
    Ogden, UT $73,320

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,040
    Marriage and Family Therapists$81,170
    Community Health Workers$55,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Salt Lake City, UT is $35.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.89 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 9.7% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,620 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,800.