Social Workers, All Other Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $69,850 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.58
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $126,550
Employed locally 1,560
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $56,050
    50th (median)
    $69,850
    75th
    $99,360
    90th
    $126,550

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 75% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Vallejo, CA $101,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $96,680
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $93,080
    South Carolina $91,940
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $86,900

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $76,600
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,830
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $85,660
    Marriage and Family Therapists $64,420
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $74,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Los Angeles, CA is $33.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.87 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Los Angeles, CA is 0.5% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,050.