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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Colorado (2026)
$30.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,101/year ($4,258/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 32nd of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 3,670 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $63,480 a year — though pay ranges from $45,810 for newcomers to $95,230 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,670 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Colorado (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $63,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,101 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $63,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,438 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,856 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,085 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,101 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,258 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Colorado?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Colorado is $63,480 per year ($30.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,490 and $81,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $63,480, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $51,101 per year ($4,258 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 3,670 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.