Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $60,310 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.99
10th percentile $47,160
90th percentile $87,080
Employed locally 400
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,160
    25th
    $49,050
    50th (median)
    $60,310
    75th
    $76,900
    90th
    $87,080

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 89% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 11% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $70,450
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $70,200
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $69,620
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $68,340
    Yuma, AZ $60,510
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $58,960

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,040
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,450
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Tucson, AZ is $28.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 11.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,160 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,050.