Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Iowa earn a median salary of $49,639 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.2% vs the national median of $58,570. An estimated 3,580 child, family, and school social workers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $44,950 to $55,140 depending on location.
$49,639
Avg median salary in Iowa
$55,140
Highest paying metro
$44,950
Lowest paying metro
3,580
Employed in Iowa
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inChild, Family, and School Social Workers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $55,140 | $47,220 | $69,260 | 770 |
| Southeast Iowa | $52,770 | $45,790 | $76,500 | 550 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $51,730 | $45,240 | $69,680 | 410 |
| Waterloo, IA | $51,620 | $43,780 | $66,660 | 180 |
| Northwest Iowa | $50,480 | $43,720 | $68,410 | 260 |
| Northeast Iowa | $50,380 | $44,880 | $73,940 | 220 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,230 | $46,070 | $62,630 | 80 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $49,230 | $43,370 | $56,920 | 180 |
| Southwest Iowa | $46,880 | $42,730 | $61,320 | 190 |
| Iowa City, IA | $46,780 | $43,510 | $59,190 | 200 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,480 | $40,370 | $58,590 | 420 |
| Ames, IA | $44,950 | $40,350 | $56,890 | 120 |