Social Workers, All Other Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $82,010 +18% vs national
Median hourly $39.43
10th percentile $46,370
90th percentile $146,760
Employed locally 70
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,370
    25th
    $59,050
    50th (median)
    $82,010
    75th
    $108,240
    90th
    $146,760

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 87% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 13% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,790
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$97,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$70,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists$64,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Salinas, CA is $39.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Salinas, CA is 18% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $46,370 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,050.