Social Worker Jobs in California
Across 724 live Social Worker listings in California, median advertised pay is $112K (75th percentile $135K), based on the 554 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 (44), Providence (24).
724+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 554 roles pay ~$112k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
554 jobs · 222 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
554 jobs · 222 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Social Worker Pay in California: Live Market and State Comparison
Live social worker listings in California today, then California against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 724
- Live median
- $112k
- 75th $135k · n=554
- 12-mo median
- $97k
- Pay rank
- #4 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.4/10 · #29
- 12-mo postings
- 2,190
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 (12 mo) | vs CA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $97k | — | 5.4/10 | 2190 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$25k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Oregonborders | $105k | +$8k | 5.7/10 | 236 |
| Washington#3 | $101k | +$4k | 5.6/10 | 473 |
| Alaska#5 | $95k | −$2k | 5.3/10 | 56 |
| Vermont#6 | $94k | −$3k | 5.8/10 | 41 |
| Nevadaborders | $88k | −$9k | 5.4/10 | 127 |
| Arizonaborders | $81k | −$16k | 5.7/10 | 377 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Learning Services (49), Telecare (44), Providence (24)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
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 worker 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 worker 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 San Ysidro Health, Mental Health Systems, Center for Elders' Independence, Enara Family Counseling, 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 724 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 75/100Telecare44 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Providence24 open roles here · WLB 36/100
Mental Health Systems22 open roles here · WLB 56/100UCSF21 open roles here · WLB 58/100
Sutter Health16 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Liberty Healthcare15 open roles here · WLB 79/100LifeStance Health14 open roles here · WLB 91/100