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Social Work Jobs San Diego

Across 46 live Social Work listings, median advertised pay is $108K (75th percentile $125K), based on the 39 that state a salary; 9% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Mental Health Systems (6), Family Health Centers of San Diego (5), Liberty Healthcare (4).

Updated today46+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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These 39 roles pay ~$108k median with 4.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Medical Social Worker - Hospice - San Diego

Bridge Home HealthSan Diego, CA

Social Worker

$35-$40 per hour

30+ days ago

No Weekends

LCSW or LMFT

Liberty Healthcare Employer score · SilverSan Diego, CA

Social Worker

$90,000-$120,000

Weekdays OnlyNo NightsNo Weekends

LCSW or LMFT

Liberty Healthcare Employer score · SilverSan Diego, CA

Social Worker

$90,000 - $120,000

No Nights

LCSW or LMFT

Liberty Healthcare Employer score · SilverSan Diego, CA

Social Worker

$90,000-$120,000

No Nights

Forensic Clinical Director LCSW LPCC LMFT - SD Conrep 601

TelecareSan Diego, CA

Social Worker

$115,000-$125,000

No Weekends

LCSW or LMFT

Liberty Healthcare Employer score · SilverSan Diego, CA

Social Worker

$90,000-$120,000

No Nights

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Social Work Jobs San Diego: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

The market for social work jobs san diego is robust, with 46+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc. Popular specialties include Social Work, Forensic Mental Health.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Work Jobs San Diego on this page have an average score of 6.8/10, with 50% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for social work jobs san diego include Liberty Healthcare, Bridge Home Health, Telecare. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for social work jobs san diego, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for social work jobs san diego is $105K, trending up 3.5% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 39,174+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

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About Social Work jobs San Diego.

How much do social workers earn in San Diego?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?

Some social workers roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 50% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring social workers in San Diego right now?

Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Liberty Healthcare, Bridge Home Health, Telecare. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many social work jobs san diego are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 46 social workers positions in San Diego listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.