Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $66,430 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.94
10th percentile $44,220
90th percentile $93,670
Employed locally 430
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,220
    25th
    $56,130
    50th (median)
    $66,430
    75th
    $81,480
    90th
    $93,670

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 91% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 9% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $93,230
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $89,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930
    Hawaii $84,640
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,140
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $78,330

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,550
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $66,240
    Rehabilitation Counselors $56,520
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Spokane, WA is $31.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Spokane, WA is 2.4% below 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,220 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,130.