Healthcare Social Workers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $132,790 +95% vs national
Median hourly $63.84
10th percentile $60,860
90th percentile $133,890
Employed locally 180
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,860
    25th
    $103,540
    50th (median)
    $132,790
    75th
    $133,880
    90th
    $133,890

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 142% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$98,280
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,620
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,400
    Health Education Specialists$59,620
    Rehabilitation Counselors$42,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $63.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 95% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $60,860 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,540.