Healthcare Social Workers pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,390 or more. The middle half of healthcare social workers in Reno earn between $70,330 and $102,920.
- $48K10th
- $70K25th
- $80KMedian
- $103K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,190 | $6,932 | $40.00 |
| Median | $80,330 | $6,694 | $38.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,330 | $5,861 | $33.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,920 | $8,577 | $49.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Healthcare Social Workers pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Healthcare social workers in Reno earn 6% more than the Nevada average ($78,240) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($71,790). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $67,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $83,190 | $80,330 | $47,960 | $116,390 | 190 |
| Nevada | $78,240 | $78,470 | $51,890 | $101,380 | 1,160 |
| United States | $71,790 | $67,880 | $46,220 | $100,360 | 187,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Healthcare Social Workers salary after taxes in Reno
On the average salary of $83,190, a single filer in Reno takes home about $67,354 a year, or $5,613 a month and $2,591 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for healthcare social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $83,190 buys what about $82,355 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Healthcare Social Workers salary in other Nevada cities
Reno ranks 2nd of 3 Nevada metro areas for this job; Carson City pays the most ($85,640).
- Carson City$85,640
- Reno$83,190
- Las Vegas$76,670
Highest-paying cities for healthcare social workers
Napa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($129,130).
- Napa, CA$129,130
- San Luis Obispo, CA$112,750
- Vallejo, CA$112,700
- San Jose, CA$108,280
- Santa Rosa, CA$106,760
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Healthcare Social Workers salary in Reno: questions
How much do healthcare social workers make an hour in Reno?
$40.00 an hour on average, and $38.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level healthcare social workers salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the healthcare social workers take-home pay in Reno?
About $67,354 a year ($5,613 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,190. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do healthcare social workers earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1022; area Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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