Social Worker salary in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

How much does a Social Worker make in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$93,340

Median $93,340
Low $58,510High $153,520

Based on 170 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$58,510
25th percentile
$66,210
75th percentile
$140,730
90th percentile
$153,520

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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