Social Worker Jobs in Washington
Social Worker Jobs in Washington with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
152+ positions available
152+ Social Worker Jobs in Washington Available Now
These 101 roles pay ~$115k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Palliative Care Social Worker Specialist (MSW)
MultiCare Health SystemYakima, WA
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Part-Time + Up to $1k Bonus
Two ChairsEmployer score · GoldRemote
Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor
GreenLife Healthcare StaffingEmployer score · SilverSpokane, WA
Hospital Social Worker
MultiCare Health SystemAuburn, WA
Senior Social Worker - Oncology
University of WashingtonEmployer score · SilverSeattle, WA
Social Worker MSW - Oncology Specialist
MultiCare Health SystemSpokane, WA
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Inpatient Administrator LICSW LMHC LMFT - Mental Health 255
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Hospital Social Worker Trainee
MultiCare Health SystemTacoma, WA
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
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How Washington Compares for Social Worker Pay
Washington 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 Washington advertise $17k above the $83k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay | vs WA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (this page) | $100k | — | 5.6/10 | 473 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$22k | 6.0/10 | 21 |
| Oregonborders | $105k | +$5k | 5.9/10 | 227 |
| Alaska#4 | $97k | −$3k | 5.2/10 | 51 |
| New Mexico#5 | $97k | −$4k | 5.9/10 | 136 |
| California#6 | $96k | −$4k | 5.5/10 | 2045 |
| Mississippi#7 | $96k | −$4k | 4.9/10 | 104 |
| Idahoborders | $80k | −$20k | 5.3/10 | 71 |
“borders” = shares a border with Washington; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in Washington: 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.
Washington offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in washington. With 152+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 25% 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 Washington on this page have an average score of 6.6/10, with 5% with no on-call requirements, 55% with no weekends, 25% 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 washington include MultiCare Health System, University of Washington, Pennant Group, Gotham Enterprises, and more. Positions span social worker jobs washington 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 washington, BetterHelp (score: 95.2/100), 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 3.2% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 28,156+ 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 Washington.
How much do social workers earn in Washington?
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 25% 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. Among current listings, 5% with no on-call and 55% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Washington right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include MultiCare Health System, University of Washington, Pennant Group, Gotham Enterprises, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in washington are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 152 social workers positions in Washington 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 Washington
Providence19 open roles here · WLB 56/100
MultiCare Health System16 open roles here · WLB 58/100LifeStance Health13 open roles here · WLB 91/100
University of Washington12 open roles here · WLB 64/100
UHS7 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Compassus5 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Fresenius Medical Care4 open roles here · WLB 74/100