Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $114,480 +68.1% vs national
Median hourly $55.04
10th percentile $59,300
90th percentile $159,880
Employed locally 190
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,300
    25th
    $75,300
    50th (median)
    $114,480
    75th
    $136,190
    90th
    $159,880

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 111% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 11% 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
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,130
    Social and Human Service Assistants $56,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $100,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists $80,470
    Health Education Specialists $62,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Santa Rosa, CA is $55.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 68.1% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $59,300 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,300.