Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $87,890 +29.1% vs national
Median hourly $42.26
10th percentile $46,290
90th percentile $131,770
Employed locally 210
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,290
    25th
    $63,420
    50th (median)
    $87,890
    75th
    $100,620
    90th
    $131,770

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 99% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 1% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,390
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,690
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $95,030
    Marriage and Family Therapists $60,230
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $97,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Stockton, CA is $42.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Stockton, CA is 29.1% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,290 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,420.