Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Healthcare Social Workers in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$64,030
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.78
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $67,880
State Rank
#30 of 51
3,100 employed here

How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Arizona?

A Healthcare Social Worker working in Arizona earns a median salary of $64,030 per year, or about $30.78 per hour. That is 6% below the national median of $67,880 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $44,620 while the top 10% make $96,470 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $53,210 and $80,100 a year.

Healthcare Social Worker salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,620$21.45
25th percentile (early career)$53,210$25.58
50th percentile (median)$64,030$30.78
75th percentile (experienced)$80,100$38.51
90th percentile (top earners)$96,470$46.38

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 30th out of 51 states and territories for Healthcare Social Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$94,100
2California$89,660
3Hawaii$85,420
4Oregon$84,350
5New Jersey$82,690

Working as a Healthcare Social Worker in Arizona

Nationally, about 188,000 people work as Healthcare Social Workers in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($64,030) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Arizona?
The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Arizona is $64,030 per year, or about $30.78 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,620 at the entry level to $96,470 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Healthcare Social Workers about 6% less than the national median of $67,880. Arizona ranks 30th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Healthcare Social Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $64,030 a year. About 3,100 Healthcare Social Workers are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.