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Social Workers, All Other in California

Social workers in this category provide support and advocacy services that don't fit into other specialized social work roles. They may work in schools, hospitals, community agencies, or government offices, helping clients access resources, navigate systems, and address personal or social challenges. In California the median pay is $63,010 a year, 12% below the national median of $71,900.

$63,010median pay in California, per year

$42,350–$102,160middle half earn

6,430employed in California

$71,900U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in California

330open roles like this on employer career sites, 37 in California or remote

18employers hiring

111posted in the last 7 days

CA · FL · NJwhere most openings are

Openings in California and remote

Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - PRRC · Veterans Health Administration · San Diego, California · $136388–$177306
Social Worker (Part Time) (PACT) · Veterans Health Administration · San Diego, California · $79091–$124407
Senior Social Worker (HCHV Outreach) · Veterans Health Administration · San Diego, California · $114695–$149106
SOCIAL WORKER (MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT) · Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Monterey, California · $111896–$145468
Social Worker · Veterans Health Administration · Menlo Park, California · $89109–$140165
SOCIAL WORKER (FAMILY ADVOCACY) · U.S. Army Medical Command · Presidio of Monterey, California · $111896–$145468
Social Worker (Clinical) · Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California · $102246–$132923
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Headway.co · USA · Remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Social Workers, All Other.

Licenses and training in California

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Social Workers, All Other pay in other states

Nevada · $121,830 Hawaii · $116,130 Rhode Island · $111,590 New Hampshire · $103,710 Washington · $102,520 Oklahoma · $101,860 Massachusetts · $101,280 Missouri · $98,740 District of Columbia · $96,380 South Carolina · $96,350

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O*NET-SOC 21-1029.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.