Social Worker Salary in Washington
Based on 3K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$70,460
$33.875/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
+23.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $103K
3K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,790 |
| 25th percentile | $56,050 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $70,460 |
| 75th percentile | $84,500 |
| 90th percentile | $102,680 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $55,490 |
| 2023 | $64,850 |
| 2024 | $69,060 |
| 2025 | $70,460 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $55,490 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $64,850 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $69,060 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $70,460 | $57,161 |