Healthcare Social Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $106,000 +55.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.96
10th percentile $64,920
90th percentile $161,610
Employed locally 790
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,920
    25th
    $79,880
    50th (median)
    $106,000
    75th
    $130,940
    90th
    $161,610

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 33% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440

    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $59,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,700
    Marriage and Family Therapists $88,950
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $66,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in San Jose, CA is $50.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.45 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 55.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $64,920 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,880.