Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 1,260.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario earn an average of $75,270 per year or $36.19 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Health Care Social Workers who work in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 1%.

Rankings for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario

  • Ranks #19 in California for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #26 in the nation for salary and #42 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #30 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $75,270 or $36.19 per hour which is 11% less than the California average salary of $84,690.

AverageRiverside-San Bernardino-OntarioCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.19$40.72-11.12%
Annual Salary$75,270$84,690-11.12%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $75,270 or $36.19 per hour which is 20% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageRiverside-San Bernardino-OntarioU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.19$29.9620.79%
Annual Salary$75,270$62,31020.80%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario earns an average annual salary of $72,577 which compares to the California average annual salary of $84,690. per year.

Cost-of-living in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 4% higher than the California average, which means Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $84,690.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $76,726.
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario average salary is $75,270.
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario cost-of-living adjusted salary is $72,577.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario$75,270103.71%$72,577
California$84,690110.38%$76,726
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $60,110 and $90,520 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $121,010, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $46,040, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year126Under $46,040
15%2 – 4 years189$46,040 – $60,110
25%5 – 9 years315$60,110 – $64,820
25%10 – 14 years315$64,820 – $90,520
15%15 – 20 years189$64,820 – $121,010
10%20+ years126Above $121,010
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $75,270, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($116,500), Psychology Teachers ($112,060), Forensic Psychologists ($104,710), and School Psychologists ($103,230).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($57,920), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,450), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,870).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116,500
Psychology Teachers$112,060
Forensic Psychologists$104,710
School Psychologists$103,230
Health Care Social Workers$75,270
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,870
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,450
Social Workers$57,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 1,260.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $75,270 per year or $36.19 per hour in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $72,577 per year or $35 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($116,500), Psychology Teachers($112,060), Forensic Psychologists($104,710).


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