Social Workers, All Other Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $75,760 +9% vs national
Median hourly $36.43
10th percentile $50,600
90th percentile $150,950
Employed locally 240
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,600
    25th
    $60,480
    50th (median)
    $75,760
    75th
    $115,440
    90th
    $150,950

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 48% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 52% 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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$74,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$99,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants$59,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$78,700
    Marriage and Family Therapists$88,950
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$66,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in San Jose, CA is $36.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $50,600 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,480.