Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $93,920 +37.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.16
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $127,130
Employed locally 170
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $70,850
    50th (median)
    $93,920
    75th
    $126,100
    90th
    $127,130

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 135% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 35% 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
    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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,000
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,840
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $83,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,030
    Counselors, All Other $47,010
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Visalia, CA is $45.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Visalia, CA is 37.9% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,850.