587+ Social Worker Jobs in California
Social Worker positions in California with $50K-$75K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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587+ Social Worker Jobs in California Available Now
These 497 roles pay ~$111k median with 6.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Social Worker- LCSW - Social services - Per Diem 8 Hours days (8:00AM to 4:30PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)
Keck Medicine of USC
Social Worker- LCSW - Social services - Per Diem 8 Hours days (8:00AM to 4:30PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)
University of Southern California
Social Worker, LCSW - Specialty Program Social Services - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Exempt)
University of Southern California
Medical Social Worker - Patient & Family Services - Dept. of Behavioral Pediatrics - Part Time
Valley Children’s Healthcare
Social Worker, LCSW - Social Services - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non- Union)
University of Southern California
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How California Compares for Social Worker Pay
California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker roles in California advertise $13k above the $89k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Iowa leads at $110k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $102k | — | 5.8/10 | 1591 |
| Iowa#1 | $110k | +$8k | 5.8/10 | 123 |
| Arkansas#2 | $110k | +$8k | 6.3/10 | 125 |
| Montana#3 | $107k | +$6k | 6.3/10 | 50 |
| Vermont#4 | $107k | +$5k | 6.2/10 | 23 |
| Oregonborders | $106k | +$4k | 6.2/10 | 160 |
| Nevadaborders | $98k | −$4k | 6.4/10 | 88 |
| Arizonaborders | $92k | −$10k | 6.2/10 | 242 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
California Jobs
587+ social worker positions in California
Competitive Pay
Earn $50K-$75K with benefits
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New positions added daily
Social Worker Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in california. With 587+ open positions and salaries ranging from $55K to $180K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 3/10. 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 worker jobs in california include University of Southern California, Valley Children’s Healthcare, Barton Healthcare System, Keck Medicine of USC, and more. Positions span social worker jobs california across 2 states. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in california, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) 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 is $107K, trending up 1.3% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 79,590+ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social workers earn in California?
Listed social workers in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $55K to $180K per year, with a median near $83K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include University of Southern California, Valley Children’s Healthcare, Barton Healthcare System, Keck Medicine of USC, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 587+ social workers positions in California listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
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