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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Washington (2026)
$37.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,104/year ($5,342/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 8th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 5,180 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $78,570 a year — though pay ranges from $48,390 for newcomers to $124,360 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $124,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,180 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Washington (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $78,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $64,104 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $78,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,455 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,011 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,104 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,342 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Washington?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Washington is $78,570 per year ($37.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,690 and $98,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Washington?
- On the median salary of $78,570, a single filer in Washington takes home about $64,104 per year ($5,342 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 5,180 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.