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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Alaska (2026)
$29.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,997/year ($4,333/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 40th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 480 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $62,000 a year — though pay ranges from $47,000 for newcomers to $97,810 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 480 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Alaska (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $62,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $51,997 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,260 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,743 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,997 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,333 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Alaska?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Alaska is $62,000 per year ($29.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,620 and $84,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $62,000, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $51,997 per year ($4,333 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 480 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.