Social Worker Jobs in California
Across 720 live Social Worker listings in California, median advertised pay is $112K (75th percentile $135K), based on the 547 that state a salary; California ranks 4th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Learning Services (49), Telecare (41), Providence (24).
720+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
720+ Social Worker Jobs in California Available Now
These 547 roles pay ~$112k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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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 $16k above the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $97k | — | 5.5/10 | 2119 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$25k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Oregonborders | $104k | +$7k | 5.8/10 | 229 |
| Washington#3 | $100k | +$3k | 5.6/10 | 454 |
| Alaska#5 | $96k | −$1k | 5.2/10 | 55 |
| Vermont#6 | $94k | −$3k | 5.7/10 | 40 |
| Nevadaborders | $88k | −$9k | 5.4/10 | 123 |
| Arizonaborders | $81k | −$16k | 5.7/10 | 367 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in California: 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.
California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in california. With 720+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 35% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
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 4.6/10, with 35% offering remote work. 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 LifeStance Health, Madrona Hospice Care, Headlight, Specialized Education Services, and more. Positions span social worker jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in california, 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 is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ 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.
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in California.
How much do social workers earn in California?
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?
Yes — about 35% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. 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 LifeStance Health, Madrona Hospice Care, Headlight, Specialized Education Services, 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 720 social workers positions in California 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in California
Learning Services49 open roles here · WLB 75/100Telecare41 open roles here · WLB 46/100
Providence24 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Mental Health Systems20 open roles here · WLB 56/100Sutter Health19 open roles here · WLB 54/100
UCSF18 open roles here · WLB 57/100
LifeStance Health15 open roles here · WLB 91/100
UHS15 open roles here · WLB 52/100