Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $65,060 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.28
10th percentile $52,780
90th percentile $75,410
Employed locally 70
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,780
    25th
    $59,290
    50th (median)
    $65,060
    75th
    $72,960
    90th
    $75,410

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 23% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $82,970
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $80,500
    Midland, TX $79,800
    Rhode Island $79,460

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,750
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $68,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,200
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $66,110
    Rehabilitation Counselors $66,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Bismarck, ND is $31.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Bismarck, ND is 4.4% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $52,780 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,290.