Healthcare Social Workers Salary in California
Healthcare Social Workers in California earn a median of $89,660 a year, +32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +32% ($67,880)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,690
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,220; the top 10% earn over $134,880. Nationally the range is $46,220 to $100,360.
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- School Psychologists$127,780 median in California
Healthcare Social Workers pay in California
How much do healthcare social workers make in California?
The median is $89,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,220 and the top 10% earn over $134,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for healthcare social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+32% vs. the national median of $67,880). Living costs are not included.