Social Worker Salary in Washington
Based on 3K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$69,060
$33.202/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
+21.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $104K
3K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,000 |
| 25th percentile | $56,220 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $69,060 |
| 75th percentile | $84,180 |
| 90th percentile | $104,430 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $55,490 |
| 2023 | $64,850 |
| 2024 | $69,060 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $55,490 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $64,850 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $69,060 | $56,931 |