Social Worker Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median social worker in the San Francisco area earns $72,020 a year ($34.63 an hour), 21% above the U.S. median ($59,550) and 10% above the California median ($65,200). Half of the 5,840 social workers there earn between $58,760 and $102,660.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,830 | $45,360 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $58,760 | $52,270 | $48,270 |
| Median | $72,020 | $65,200 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $102,660 | $82,080 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $124,320 | $103,050 | $95,530 |
| Average | $80,220 | $71,940 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 5,840 | 60,310 | 392,550 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Los Angeles, CA: $71,250
- Sacramento, CA: $63,270
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.