Social Worker Salary in California
Based on 18K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$75,320
$36.212/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
+32.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$43K – $136K
18K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,350 |
| 25th percentile | $55,440 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,320 |
| 75th percentile | $105,020 |
| 90th percentile | $136,310 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,530 |
| 2023 | $71,450 |
| 2024 | $75,320 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,530 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $71,450 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $75,320 | $56,931 |