WA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1022

Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Washington

Median Annual Salary $75,670 +11% above national average (national: $68,090)
$77,320Mean Annual
$36Median Hourly
4,970Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$75,670
$47,980
10th pct.
$110,010
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$47,980$23.07
25th percentile$58,330$28.04
50th percentile (median)$75,670$36.38
75th percentile$95,170$45.76
90th percentile (top earners)$110,010$52.89
Mean (average)$77,320$37.18

How Washington Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Washington
Washington (current) $75,670
California $92,970 +23%
District of Columbia $92,600 +22%
Oregon $85,150 +13%
Hawaii $84,640 +12%
Connecticut $81,900 +8%
New Jersey $81,710 +8%
Rhode Island $79,460 +5%
Vermont $78,390 +4%

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Related Occupations in Washington

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Financial Specialists, All Other $75,560 3,110
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $75,820 3,640
Graphic Designers $76,010 5,460
Advertising Sales Agents $75,260 3,130
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,220 10,300
Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,400 6,470

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Healthcare Social Workers salary in Washington?

The mean healthcare social workers salary in Washington is $77,320 per year. The median (middle) salary is $75,670 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Healthcare Social Workers in Washington?

Entry-level healthcare social workerss (10th percentile) in Washington typically earn around $47,980 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $58,330 per year.

What is the highest Healthcare Social Workers salary in Washington?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Washington make approximately $110,010 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $95,170 per year.

How does the Washington Healthcare Social Workers salary compare to the national average?

The median healthcare social workers salary in Washington is $75,670, which is +11% above national average of $68,090.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes