Social Workers, All Other Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $68,810 -1% vs national
Median hourly $33.08
10th percentile $45,180
90th percentile $145,520
Employed locally 80
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,180
    25th
    $46,740
    50th (median)
    $68,810
    75th
    $133,720
    90th
    $145,520

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 67% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 33% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,130
    Social and Human Service Assistants $56,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $100,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists $80,470
    Health Education Specialists $62,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Santa Rosa, CA is $33.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 1% below 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,180 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,740.