Social Counselor Salary in Tacoma, WA

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How much does a Social Counselor make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Social Counselor in Tacoma, WA is $73,744. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $59,495 to a high of $89,990, with most professionals earning between $66,286 and $82,248.

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Average Salary Range for Social Counselor in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
66286
82248
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
66390
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73852
What is the average salary for Social Counselor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Social Counselor in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Social Counselor ranges from $66,286 to $82,248 with the average base salary of $73,744. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,390 to $82,439 with the average total cash compensation of $73,852.

View Average Salary for Social Counselor as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $73,744 $66,286 - $82,248
Bonus $108 $105 - $191
Total Pay $73,852 $66,390 - $82,439
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Social Counselor Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,286 - $82,248 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,286 - $82,248 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,286 - $82,248 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,980 - $80,628 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,677 - $83,974 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,157 - $82,088 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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