Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Washington
Healthcare Social Workers in Washington earn a median of $78,570 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($67,880)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,180
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,390; the top 10% earn over $124,360. Nationally the range is $46,220 to $100,360.
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- School Psychologists$108,780 median in Washington
Healthcare Social Workers pay in Washington
How much do healthcare social workers make in Washington?
The median is $78,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,390 and the top 10% earn over $124,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for healthcare social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $67,880). Living costs are not included.