Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $62,500 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.05
10th percentile $51,260
90th percentile $80,650
Employed locally 30
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,260
    25th
    $55,960
    50th (median)
    $62,500
    75th
    $71,360
    90th
    $80,650

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 88% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $93,920
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $93,430
    California $92,970
    District of Columbia $92,600
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $78,030

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$48,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,000
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$44,950
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,320
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$42,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Ames, IA is $30.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.26 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Ames, IA is 8.2% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Ames?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $51,260 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,960.