Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $93,430 +37.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.92
10th percentile $49,490
90th percentile $132,930
Employed locally 190
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,490
    25th
    $65,190
    50th (median)
    $93,430
    75th
    $106,770
    90th
    $132,930

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 97% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 3% 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
    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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $72,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $84,660
    Social and Human Service Assistants $54,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists $72,150
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Santa Maria, CA is $44.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.37 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 37.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,490 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,190.