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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Arizona (2026)
$30.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,430/year ($4,369/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 30th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 3,100 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $64,030 a year — though pay ranges from $44,620 for newcomers to $96,470 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,100 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Arizona (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $64,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,430 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $64,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,504 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,898 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,198 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,430 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,369 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Arizona?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Arizona is $64,030 per year ($30.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,210 and $80,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $64,030, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $52,430 per year ($4,369 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,100 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.