Healthcare Social Workers pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial
In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for healthcare social workers is $30.52 an hour ($63,480 a year). About 2,300 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($67,880). It is about the same as the Colorado median ($63,480).
Pay range for healthcare social workers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.58 | $46,960 |
| 25% of workers | $23.84 | $49,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.52 | $63,480 |
| 75% of workers | $39.55 | $82,260 |
| 90% of workers | $46.03 | $95,750 |
Healthcare Social Workers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $77,820 | 160 |
| Grand Junction | $75,560 | 150 |
| Colorado Springs | $72,670 | 380 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page) | $63,480 | 2,300 |
| Pueblo | $62,030 | 130 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $61,390 | 180 |
| Greeley | $53,660 | 70 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for healthcare social workers
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 16,900 openings a year (BLS)
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