--- title: "Social Worker Jobs in Oakland, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/social-worker/locations/oakland-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:20:12.243Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/social-worker/locations/oakland-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/social-worker/locations/oakland-ca/data.json"] --- Social Worker market brief · Oakland, CA # Social Worker Jobs in Oakland, CA 47 social worker openings are live in the Oakland, CA area from 27 employers, led by Oakland Unified School District, Main Template, and NorthBay. The middle half of posted salaries runs $63,167–$117,271 a year (median $86,174), from the 64% of listings that disclose pay. 11% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Browse all Social Worker markets](/jobs/social-worker) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 47 : Live social worker openings currently tracked in the Oakland market. **Companies hiring** : 27 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $86,174 : 64% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/social-worker/locations/oakland-ca/entry-level)26 jobs Level coverage is 55%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 47 Hiring employers 27 Salary coverage 64% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 27 12 companies · $79,759 median Established employers 8 6 companies · $115,400 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $63,167 P50 $86,174 P75 $117,271 P90 $124,894 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live social worker listings in Oakland - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare social worker opportunities in Oakland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 47 live roles tracked in this market. - 27 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/social-worker) ## A practical market plan for Social Worker in Oakland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 47 social worker openings across 27 employers establish the current Oakland opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Oakland Unified School District is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Oakland market view into active employers and representative social worker openings Employer activity · 27 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Oakland Unified School District logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.finalsite.net%2Fimages%2Fv1685456689%2Fousdorg%2Fcxr1nbwfveme7e8l3ypu%2FOAKLANDfavicon.ico) Oakland Unified School DistrictStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/oakland-unified-school-district) Main TemplateStartups & growing teams4Open roles NorthBayStartups & growing teams4Open roles ![GGRC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dggrc.com%26sz%3D128) GGRCStartups & growing teams3Open roles Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc.Employer profile2Open roles [![Family Bridges, Inc. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilybridges.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fcropped-Family-Bridges-Logo-icon-32x32.png&sig=N_hjQrNK8iOuWDKqibpRlulHI-ViKaud8U4Frip4t5E) Family Bridges, Inc.Startups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/family-bridges-inc)[Kaiser PermanenteTop of market2Open roles](/company/kaiser-permanente)[Madrona Hospice Care Inc.Established employers2Open roles](/company/madrona-hospice-care-inc) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 47 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Telehealth Social WorkerLive roleGHCBerkeley, California](/job/telehealth-social-worker-at-ghc-347c84e5-bce8-53f6-8f71-27d0efdc1a77)[Medical Social Worker II - Grade 10Live roleKaiser PermanenteRedwood City, CaliforniaPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/medical-social-worker-ii-grade-10-at-kaiser-permanente-45795d5f-5051-5eff-92fd-b5a7b5a0400f)[Clinical Social Worker (MSW or LCSW)Live role21st Century Home Health ServicesSan Mateo, California$80,000Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/clinical-social-worker-msw-or-lcsw-at-21st-century-home-health-c2005c7a-e313-5686-bf97-09c38d661612)[CLIN SOCIAL WORKEREntry-levelSeton Medical CenterDaly City, CaliforniaPosted Oct 26, 2026](/job/clin-social-worker-at-seton-medical-center-06b3878e-e7e3-563a-ad76-4bd82374947b)[Hospice Medical Social WorkerEntry-levelAnchor HealthOakland, CaliforniaPosted Oct 25, 2026](/job/hospice-medical-social-worker-at-anchor-health-57e213a2-ca6c-5cb3-81b3-db86ddb3c5de)[Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapy (Fairfield, CA)Entry-levelSutter HealthFairfield, CaliforniaPosted Oct 24, 2026](/job/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-5de7e595-aa96-590c-a458-0a944aa9ae00)[Medical Social Worker - Population Health (Full Time, Day)Entry-levelNorthBayFairfield, CaliforniaPosted Oct 22, 2026](/job/medical-social-worker-population-health-full-time-day-at-northbay-0f293a55-d018-5ce4-9240-0850e9157380)[Social Worker - Adult Day Health CareEntry-levelChoice in AgingAntioch, California$54,080Posted Oct 22, 2026](/job/social-worker-adult-day-health-care-at-choice-in-aging-007e24de-16d5-52c0-967f-e9adbe52b47d) #### More social worker openings in Oakland - [Social Worker PRN · Bristol Hospice](/job/social-worker-prn-at-bristol-hospice-59d757bd-761c-5f43-bba4-528c41b2b3f7) - [Medical Social Worker II - Grade 10 · Kaiser Permanente](/job/medical-social-worker-ii-grade-10-at-kaiser-permanente-65c3b712-49cf-5b9a-8517-1e8728aff444) - [Social Worker, Senior · BSC](/job/social-worker-senior-at-bsc-e8132d42-0f4c-5ded-b57c-065aec91c21a) - [Medical Social Worker · Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc.](/job/medical-social-worker-at-caring-hand-home-health-solutions-inc-4c9b1599-6e58-56fe-9686-c8758db64b5b) - [Medical Social Worker · Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc.](/job/medical-social-worker-at-caring-hand-home-health-solutions-inc-a0ebbe68-4920-5847-95b5-380d08adbd7f) - [Social Worker - Dewey Academy High School (2026-27) · Oakland Unified School District](/job/social-worker-dewey-academy-high-school-2026-27-at-oakland-unified-97bf2fae-3f2b-5d9a-8219-81c5f05d2974) - [Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (Vallejo/Benicia, CA.) · Sutter Health](/job/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-or-licensed-clinical-social-562a6d98-39d5-5a95-b454-521f82de85ce) - [Clinical Social Worker 3 Detail – UCSF · UCSF](/job/clinical-social-worker-3-detail-ucsf-at-ucsf-d6d8586a-ee98-5427-9f81-86721d93e1fa) - [Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Full Time, Day) · NorthBay](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-full-time-day-at-northbay-24dbac6a-2ad8-5662-a5d9-df9c08425ef9) - [Social Worker (MSW/ACSW) - NBMC (Per Diem, Day) · NorthBay](/job/social-worker-msw-acsw-nbmc-per-diem-day-at-northbay-75d683db-befc-5199-874e-6ebf15821a65) - [Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - NBMC (Per Diem, Day) · NorthBay](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw-nbmc-per-diem-day-at-northbay-d2979479-3f60-5446-a96d-239d6970a37e) - [Medical Social Worker · Madrona Hospice Care Inc.](/job/medical-social-worker-at-madrona-hospice-care-inc-a0c6594d-dc02-5835-a002-79a69e9db2fa) - [Medical Social Worker · Madrona Hospice Care Inc.](/job/medical-social-worker-at-madrona-hospice-care-inc-d967d218-8e18-5d5f-9d4a-3ee646d69706) - [Social Worker - MSW · OnLok ORC](/job/social-worker-msw-at-onlok-orc-6142a469-785e-54ba-924d-e4f6c35dfbe5) - [Social Worker, Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) - Special Education - 1.0 FTE; Eligibility Pool (2026-27) · Oakland Unified School District](/job/social-worker-educationally-related-mental-health-services-ermhs-90d4b223-66cc-5b89-b9c1-21f3f1bb9228) - [Social Worker Elementary/Middle/High: Eligibility Pool (2026-27) · Oakland Unified School District](/job/social-worker-elementary-middle-high-eligibility-pool-2026-27-at-6fcdd516-5737-5502-9632-1413f9f93a88) [Explore all 47 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA) ## Social Worker jobs in Oakland: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many social worker jobs are open in Oakland? Metaintro tracks 47 live social worker openings from 27 employers in the Oakland, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do social worker jobs in Oakland pay? The median posted salary is $86,174 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $63,167 to $117,271. Based on the 64% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for social worker jobs in Oakland? Oakland Unified School District, Main Template, NorthBay, and GGRC have the most open social worker roles here right now, out of 27 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Social Worker demand around Oakland. 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