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Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Oregon
Ranked #3 of 51 · OR
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of healthcare social workerss in Oregon earn between $60,480 and $111,720. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean healthcare social workers salary in Oregon is $85,830, about 19.6% above the U.S. average ($71,790). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Oregon
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $86,480 | $85,850 | 150 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $85,790 | $87,200 | 1,460 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $85,150 | $83,240 | 70 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $83,040 | $83,160 | 170 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $81,140 | $81,620 | 50 |
| Medford, OR | $80,590 | $84,490 | 110 |
| Salem, OR | $80,020 | $81,510 | 180 |
| Bend, OR | $79,090 | $83,620 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do healthcare social workers make in Oregon?
The median healthcare social workers salary in Oregon is $84,350 per year (mean $85,830), and about 80% earn between $60,480 and $111,720.
How much do healthcare social workers make per hour in Oregon?
Roughly $41 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $85,830 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Oregon a high-paying state for healthcare social workers?
Oregon ranks #3 of 51 states for healthcare social workers pay. Its mean salary of $85,830 is about 19.6% above the U.S. average of $71,790.
Which metro areas in Oregon pay healthcare social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Oregon for healthcare social workers are Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area ($86,480), Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($85,790), Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area ($85,150), by median annual wage.