Social Worker Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median social worker in the Seattle area earns $75,280 a year ($36.19 an hour), 26% above the U.S. median ($59,550) and 1% above the Washington median ($74,480). Half of the 5,540 social workers there earn between $60,800 and $88,090.
Median $75,280
10th: $54,80090th: $99,430
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,800 | $48,750 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $60,800 | $58,920 | $48,270 |
| Median | $75,280 | $74,480 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $88,090 | $86,700 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $99,430 | $98,100 | $95,530 |
| Average | $75,890 | $74,100 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 5,540 | 10,720 | 392,550 |
Seattle, WA ranks 5th 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
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
- San Francisco, CA: $72,020
- Los Angeles, CA: $71,250
- Providence, RI: $70,900
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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.