Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $73,680 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.42
10th percentile $49,360
90th percentile $97,570
Employed locally 80
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,360
    25th
    $57,220
    50th (median)
    $73,680
    75th
    $83,650
    90th
    $97,570

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 93% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 7% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $75,600
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,800
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $85,980
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,030
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,430
    Community Health Workers $57,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Wenatchee, WA is $35.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Wenatchee, WA is 8.2% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,360 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,220.